Trust and Estates Attorney- Billings in Butte

Date Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2025

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Permanent
  • Date Posted:
    Thursday, May 22, 2025

Job Description

About Us: We are a well-established, full-service law firm based in Billings, Montana, with a strong reputation for excellence in client service and legal expertise. Our team values collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to helping clients achieve peace of mind through effective estate and wealth planning.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Trust and Estates Attorney with 5–10 years of dedicated experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Montana and federal estate laws and a proven track record of providing high-quality legal counsel to individuals, families, and fiduciaries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents

  • Advising clients on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax issues

  • Administering estates and trusts, including probate proceedings

  • Representing clients in contested probate or trust litigation (if applicable)

  • Collaborating with financial advisors, CPAs, and other professionals

  • Managing client relationships and maintaining regular communication

Qualifications:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school

  • Admission to the Montana Bar (or eligibility to waive in)

  • 5–10 years of experience in trust and estate law

  • Strong drafting and analytical skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and client service abilities

  • LL.M. in Taxation is a plus but not required

Apply: chris.vogel@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.