Estate Planning/Probate Attorney
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Goosmann Law Firm
Sioux Falls, SD, US
Summary
The attorney will manage estate planning and probate cases, including drafting legal documents and conducting client consultations. They will also represent personal representatives and trustees while navigating court proceedings and tax-related fiduciary matters.
Job Description
We are currently seeking an additional attorney to join our growing Estate Planning and Business Succession Practice. This position is ideal for a motivated attorney who enjoys working closely with clients and business owners to develop tailored estate planning and succession strategies. The ideal candidate thrives in a supportive, team-oriented environment, and is committed to delivering outstanding client service. This position can be based at any of our office locations: Omaha, Nebraska; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; or Sioux City, Iowa.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct client consultations and assess estate planning needs
- Draft and review estate planning documents including Revocable/Irrevocable Trusts and advanced planning documents
- Maintain strong, long-term client relationships through clear communication and thoughtful counsel
- Ability to handle all aspects of probate and estate administration, including intestate and testate proceedings is preferred, not required.
- Guide clients through planning and funding processes with sensitivity and professionalism
- Identify and resolve potential estate and fiduciary tax issues
- Stay informed of changes in estate, tax, and probate law relevant to client matters
Qualifications:
- 3–7 years of experience in estate planning, estate administration preferred, not required
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Strong knowledge of estate planning tools, techniques, and tax implications
- Exceptional drafting, research, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters with attention to detail and deadlines
- Active bar membership required in one, but preferred in more, of the following Nebraska, Iowa and/or South Dakota.
Goosmann Law Firm is a client-focused, forward-thinking firm, dedicated to helping individuals and families protect their legacies and plan for the future.
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Sioux City, Iowa; or Omaha, Nebraska
Department
Attorney
Employment Type
Full-Time
At Goosmann Law, we are one of the largest woman-owned law firms in the Midwest for trailblazers leading the way in America. We work for visionaries who take action. We give leaders the freedom to focus on what’s worth it. We help protect what you work hard for and get what you deserve. As attorneys, we are committed to stand for what’s right. Together we are agents of change, making a difference for people.
In 2009, the Goosmann Law Firm was born of a woman who wanted to run a business when leading in the law wasn’t available to female lawyers. Now, as one of the largest woman-owned law firms in the Midwest, we stand by our values and beliefs prioritizing culture, diversity, and community. Our award-winning woman-owned leadership never goes unnoticed because we believe anyone can have a seat at the table. We understand leaders carry many titles ranging from CEO, coach, board president, mom and spouse. These titles should never hinder your success as an executive, parent, or advocate. We, as leaders together, are agents of change.
Our RED approach - Ready, Execute, Deliver - gives our team a proactive and strategic mindset in business and the law. This “RED Philosophy” was created and defined by our CEO and Founder Jeana Goosmann in her bestselling book WORTH IT. In 2021, Jeana Goosmann was recognized for her leadership, receiving an award for Enterprising Women of the Year.
At Goosmann, we’ve done billions of dollars in deals and disputes. Our attorneys are licensed in over 7 states across the Midwest and have a network of lawyers across the nation as members of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF).
Goosmann Law Firm has been named one of the fastest growing law firms in the US by the Law Firm 500 for 4 years in a row. Our locations include Omaha, NE, Sioux City, IA, Spirit Lake, IA, and Sioux Falls, SD.
Business. Estates. Employment. Trial. Disputes.
Founded
2009
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Law Practice
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Omaha, Nebraska
At Goosmann Law, we are one of the largest woman-owned law firms in the Midwest for trailblazers leading the way in America. We work for visionaries who take action. We give leaders the freedom to focus on what’s worth it. We help protect what you work hard for and get what you deserve. As attorneys, we are committed to stand for what’s right. Together we are agents of change, making a difference for people.
In 2009, the Goosmann Law Firm was born of a woman who wanted to run a business when leading in the law wasn’t available to female lawyers. Now, as one of the largest woman-owned law firms in the Midwest, we stand by our values and beliefs prioritizing culture, diversity, and community. Our award-winning woman-owned leadership never goes unnoticed because we believe anyone can have a seat at the table. We understand leaders carry many titles ranging from CEO, coach, board president, mom and spouse. These titles should never hinder your success as an executive, parent, or advocate. We, as leaders together, are agents of change.
Our RED approach - Ready, Execute, Deliver - gives our team a proactive and strategic mindset in business and the law. This “RED Philosophy” was created and defined by our CEO and Founder Jeana Goosmann in her bestselling book WORTH IT. In 2021, Jeana Goosmann was recognized for her leadership, receiving an award for Enterprising Women of the Year.
At Goosmann, we’ve done billions of dollars in deals and disputes. Our attorneys are licensed in over 7 states across the Midwest and have a network of lawyers across the nation as members of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF).
Goosmann Law Firm has been named one of the fastest growing law firms in the US by the Law Firm 500 for 4 years in a row. Our locations include Omaha, NE, Sioux City, IA, Spirit Lake, IA, and Sioux Falls, SD.
Business. Estates. Employment. Trial. Disputes.
Founded
2009
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Law Practice
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Omaha, Nebraska