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Aprio

Estate Planning Attorney

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

$150K - $175K/yr

We are seeking a skilled and client-focused Estate Planning Attorney with a minimum of five years ... Represent clients in probate court and in the administration of trusts and estates as needed.

W3Global Inc.

Attorney - Estate Planning

Mankato, MN

$100K - $175K/yr

Develop strategies to reduce taxes, fees, and probate delays. * Plan for incapacity by ensuring ... Work closely with attorneys, financial advisors, and accountants. * Build long-term client ...

Orion Placement

Civil Litigation Attorney

Mankato, MN

$105K - $180K/yr

Experience with civil litigation, employment law, creditor/debtor rights, real estate, or trusts, wills, and probate is a plus. * Attorneys at all experience levels are encouraged to apply. Why You ...

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How much do probate attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for probate attorney in Minnesota is $105,933.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,400.00 and $127,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a probate attorney do?

A Probate Attorney assists clients with the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate. They help executors and beneficiaries navigate probate court proceedings, ensure debts and taxes are paid, and facilitate the distribution of assets according to a will or state laws. They may also handle disputes, such as contested wills or inheritance conflicts. Additionally, probate attorneys provide estate planning services to help individuals structure their assets to avoid probate complications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a probate attorney?

To thrive as a Probate Attorney, you need in-depth knowledge of estate law, strong analytical skills, and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with bar admission in the applicable state. Familiarity with legal research tools like Westlaw or LexisNexis, document management systems, and probate court filing platforms is essential. Exceptional interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information with empathy make an attorney stand out. These skills ensure accurate representation of clients' interests, compliance with legal requirements, and effective handling of sensitive estate matters.

What are the most common challenges faced by probate attorneys, and how can they be addressed?

Probate Attorneys often encounter challenges such as navigating complex family dynamics, managing disputes over wills or estates, and dealing with tight court deadlines. Effective communication and mediation skills are crucial to help families resolve conflicts amicably while ensuring the legal process runs smoothly. Staying organized and updated on state-specific probate laws helps attorneys avoid delays and errors in court filings. By collaborating closely with clients, financial advisors, and court officials, Probate Attorneys can address these challenges and provide seamless support throughout the probate process.

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Infographic showing various Probate Attorney job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 62% In-person, 13% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,933 per year, or $50.9 per hour.

Attorney Advisor

National Experienced Workforce Solutions

Bloomington, MN • On-site

$44/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Attorney AdvisorID:PMBOHA-001-003Location:BloomingtonProgram:PMB
Wage/Hr:$44.00Hours/Week:28Minimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Office of Policy, Management and Budget (PMB). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the Office of Policy, Management and Budget through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

J.D. in LLB also acceptable with minimum additional experience of 15 year(s) in attorney roles

  • Experience in probate law a plus but not required
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook
Duties:

This position will support the Probate Hearings Division Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) and Indian Probate Judges (IPJ) for in-person or virtual hearings. Enrollees will apply the specialized rules of practice of the Department and the OHA in the conduct of hearings; follow processes for case docket management; and utilize a control system to monitor the status of cases.

  • Act as duly appointed master under the supervision of ALJs and IPJs in Indian Probate cases. Administer oaths and affirmations. Conduct on the record evidentiary hearings under the supervision of ALJs and IPJs.   40%
  • Address motions pertaining to the propriety or adequacy of the pleadings involved. Consider testimony and the admissibility of evidence. Address motions involving questions of law and procedure.   20%
  • Regulate the conduct of witnesses, attorneys, and the course of hearings, including examination and cross-examination of witnesses, as necessary for the full development of the record. Hear the oral arguments of the parties, considering their written briefs, and proposing findings of fact and conclusions of law. Perform factual and legal research on a variety of difficult issues in diverse subject areas, where precedents are sometimes not available, and drafting orders, legal memoranda, and decisions.   20%
  • Implement and provide support for modernization efforts including fully implementing the use of electronic filing and case docket management system.   10%
  • While independently conducting hearings of a less complex nature, and ensuring an orderly process which includes eliciting and analyzing testimony, evidence, and pertinent records from the parties, the Attorney-Advisors will make reviewable determinations with respect to whether evidence is material or admissible, witness credibility, or any other rulings or interpretations that are finally binding upon the OHA or the parties. For every recommended hearing outcome, an ALJ or IPJ will be able to review the complete record of decisions leading to that recommendation, which will also be transparent to the parties. The parties will be told that the Attorney-Advisors are not federal government employees and are acting in an advisory and assistive role. The Attorney-Advisors will apply clearly stated procedural and substantive rules within a limited range of discretion under supervision of an ALJ or IPJ.   10%

Other:
  • Enrollee must maintain active law license
  • Required Certifications: Enrollee must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia
  • Physical requirements: Job is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.