Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Durfee Law Group is a firm specializing in tax law, business planning, and estate planning for business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals. We take an interdisciplinary approach; many of our attorneys carry both legal and accounting credentials, which allows us to deliver integrated, strategic counsel that goes beyond traditional legal advice.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Attorney plays a critical role advising clients on tax law, business planning, and estate planning matters — drafting complex legal documents, guiding transactions, and serving as a trusted advisor to business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals. Reporting directly to the Managing Attorney, this attorney will be an integral part of a growing, interdisciplinary team committed to delivering integrated legal and strategic counsel that goes beyond traditional legal advice.

This is not a litigation role. The work is transactional, strategic, and relationship-driven with direct client responsibility from day one.

REPORTS TO:

Managing Attorney

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide sophisticated legal counsel on business transactions, estate planning, and tax optimization strategies, serving as a trusted advisor to business owners and high-net-worth individuals.
• Draft, analyze, and revise business structuring agreements, estate plans, trust instruments, and tax-planning documents, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.
• Research and interpret complex tax and estate laws to develop practical, client-centered solutions.
• Manage case files strategically, maintaining documentation accuracy and coordinating with legal and administrative team members.
• Maintain strict adherence to all applicable legal standards and professional responsibility requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a nationwide client base.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on client strategy and firm initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active, unrestricted license to practice law in Arizona
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of: tax law, business planning, or estate planning
• Strong analytical and legal judgment with the ability to handle complex, multi-issue matters independently
• Advanced legal research and writing ability
• Excellent interpersonal and client relations skills; able to build trust with sophisticated clients
• Rigorous attention to detail and strong organizational habits
• Collaborative and collegial — comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Adaptable to new legal and practice management software

Strongly Preferred

• Experience across all three practice areas: tax, business, and estate planning
• Dual credentials in law and accounting (CPA, LLM in Taxation, or equivalent)
• Background advising business owners and high-net-worth individuals on tax and estate strategy.
• Experience in structuring and negotiating complex business transactions with tax implications

Work Environment

• Location: On-site at Main Mesa Office
• Schedule: Full-time; standard business hours with flexibility as client matters require
• Tools: Regular use of legal research platforms, document management systems, and practice management software; proficiency in new tools expected and supported

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $75,000 commensurate with experience
• Collections Commission: Uncapped commission earned on collections above a defined quota — high performers have meaningful earning potential beyond base
• Origination Bonus: Additional compensation for new client origination; details provided during the interview process
• Medical Benefits: Medical Benefits with Employer Contribution
• Professional Development: Firm-supported CLE, mentorship from senior attorneys, and ongoing training on practice developments
• Culture: Collaborative team environment with structured onboarding and integration support for new attorneys

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office

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