[Hiring] Probate Attorney @Safe Harbor Estate Law

Role Description

This position involves independently managing probate and trust administration matters from initial client consultation through final distribution and closing, advising clients, preparing and filing court documents, and guiding clients through the administration process. While this role allows for a high degree of autonomy, the attorney also collaborates with senior attorneys on more complex matters and contributes to the overall legal strategy of the firm. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Minnesota probate requirements and supporting clients through the legal and practical steps following a death.

This role may work remotely but needs to be licensed to work in Minnesota. Training and onboarding will take place at our Little Canada office. Base salary includes our home office reimbursement of $6,000 (paid out as $250 per paycheck). Candidates may also work out of any of our three offices: Little Canada, Wayzata, and Burnsville.

Qualifications

• Four-year university degree and Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required.
• Active license to practice law in Minnesota.
• 4-7+ years of experience practicing law, with probate and/or estate administration experience strongly preferred.
• Experience independently managing client-facing legal matters; probate court experience preferred.

Requirements

• Meet with clients to assess probate and estate administration needs.
• Educate clients on the probate process, fiduciary responsibilities, court requirements, timelines, and available administration options.
• Set expectations with clients and beneficiaries.
• Develop and manage an appropriate probate strategy based on the estate, governing documents, family dynamics, assets, debts, and client goals.
• Draft, review, and file probate and estate administration documents such as:
  • Petitions and applications for formal and informal probate
  • Notices, affidavits, and proposed court orders
  • Inventories, accountings, and closing documents
  • Deeds, assignments, and other documents necessary to transfer or distribute estate assets
• Ensure all filings and legal documents are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable Minnesota laws, court rules, and procedural requirements.
• Stay current with changes in Minnesota probate law, estate administration requirements, tax regulations, and court procedures.
• Research complex legal questions involving probate, fiduciary duties, creditor claims, estate taxation, beneficiary rights, and estate administration issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with personal representatives, beneficiaries, clients, and their families while guiding them through sensitive and often emotional circumstances.
• Coordinate with accountants, appraisers, real estate professionals, court personnel, and other professionals involved in estate administration.
• Work closely with senior attorneys on complex, contested, or high-risk probate matters.
• Support firm initiatives such as internal training, process improvement, or community engagement events as appropriate.

Benefits

• Home office reimbursement of $6,000 (paid out as $250 per paycheck).
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• Opportunity to work from any of our three offices: Little Canada, Wayzata, and Burnsville.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong legal drafting, probate administration, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized; must be thorough while completing tasks.
• High-level of integrity.
• Investigative and curious nature.
• Strong problem-solving and conceptual thinking abilities.
• Ability to be autonomous and independently manage probate matters, court deadlines, and client relationships.
• Comfort discussing sensitive family, financial, and end-of-life matters.
• Adaptability and openness to variety in the workplace.