Two Spruce Law, a woman-led law firm in Bend, Oregon, is seeking an associate attorney licensed in Oregon. Our motto is "Excellence with Compassion When You Need It Most." We work primarily in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. Experience with trust administration is a plus. Mentoring and training is available for the right candidate. Will consider Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination candidate.

In the estate planning context, this position will include a lot of direct client contact, working with the estate planning paralegal as an integrated team, and drafting trusts and other estate planning documents. Willingness to learn from an experienced paralegal is a must. Experience and/or specialized education such as advanced estate plan drafting courses in law school or an LL.M. in Taxation is helpful.

Working closely our probate paralegal is also an important part of this job. The paralegal takes charge of ensuring deadlines are all met, so attorney must be willing to allow a paralegal to set the pace for probates. This attorney must be a self-starter. Enough life experience to be able to comfortably relate to grieving and stressed people is key. A keenness to contribute to our community is a must. I expect this person to be a rainmaker. Probate litigation work is possible for an attorney with experience in those areas.

Salary depends on experience. Apply by emailing a resume, cover letter, and list of at least three references to patricia@twosprucelaw. DO NOT CALL. The ability and willingness to follow directions is a must. I will not consider incomplete applications.

Desired Skills

- 0-4 years of experience as an attorney, preferably in estate planning, probate, and/or trust administration

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Specialized education such as advance estate plan drafting courses or an LL.M. in Taxation

- Proficient computer programs including Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe PDF

Desired Traits

- Compassion and empathy

- Conscientious

- Dependable and self-disciplined

- Attention to detail

- Efficient and responsive

- Team Player

- Eager to learn

- Self-confidence

Benefits of working here

- Innovative law firm with a positive workplace culture

- Once trained and comfortable with your responsibilities, you can enjoy a high level of autonomy

- Paid vacation & sick leave

- Health insurance including vision and dental insurance

- 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match

- Work human hours so you have plenty of time to play!

Our Team's Shared Purpose Statement is

“We are legal rebels, and we are proud of it. The Two Spruce Law team intentionally shatters the mold of the traditional law firm by holding people with compassion, empathy, and understanding, especially when they are planning for or grappling with death. We acknowledge the vulnerable and emotional side of the law. We bridge the gap to make complex situations approachable. We have the courage to ask uncomfortable questions that probe underlying assumptions. We give people the tools they need to improve their lives. We put people first.”