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Job Description
NISWANGER LAW TAX, BUSINESS, & ESTATE PLANNING PROTECT WHAT YOU LOVE.
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LIVE WITH LESS WORRY.
Attorney Job Description "We help clients protect what they love." Join Our Team Frustrated working at law firms that don't truly share your values or give your work a sense of greater purpose? At Niswanger Law, we believe the practice of law should be grounded in integrity, compassion, and genuine service to others. Join a team where your values and your work are aligned — and where helping families and businesses protect what they love is more than a job. About Niswanger Law Niswanger Law is a boutique law firm specializing in tax, business, and estate planning. Our firm is built on a foundation of strong moral values — we are committed to treating every client the way we would want to be treated.
Our client services include:
Estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate avoidance) Business planning and corporate governance Tax planning and strategy Asset protection planning Mergers, acquisitions, and company restructures We provide our employees with equitable pay, flexible hours, and a caring work culture that places family and personal well-being above work, while faithfully meeting client needs. Benefits Close-knit, values-driven work culture Flexible hours to meet family needs Competitive salary commensurate with experience and bar admission Company 401(k) with company match Opportunities for growth in a firm built on relationships and proactive planning Who We're Looking For Our core values define who we are and what we expect of every team member: 1. Do what is right — Integrity Do the right thing, even when no one is watching Treat others by the Golden Rule Model character and conduct that reflects the highest ethical standards 2. Do What We Say We Will Do — Reliability Prompt and responsive with clients and colleagues Diligent and confidential in all matters Takes ownership of mistakes and makes them right 3. Do It Right — Excellence Knowledgeable in their area of law and committed to staying current Open to new ideas and always improving A true team player 4. Love others — Compassion Puts the client first — loves their neighbor Kind, humble, and a good listener Brings joy to the workplace
Job Duties Essential Duties:
Meet with prospective and existing clients to assess legal needs and build lasting relationships Design, draft, and implement comprehensive estate plans including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives Advise clients on business planning matters including entity selection, formation, governance, and restructuring for asset protection and tax efficiency Develop and execute tax planning strategies for individuals, families, and business owners Prepare and review transactional documents including operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, real estate deeds, and leases Counsel clients on asset protection strategies and implementation Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and business succession planning Oversee paralegal and support staff on client files Maintain ongoing client relationships consistent with our unlimited communications model
Additional Duties:
Attend and participate in client signing meetings Collaborate with CPAs, financial advisors, and other professionals on client matters Contribute to firm culture, training, and the continuous improvement of systems and processes Any other duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills Active bar admission in Louisiana (required) High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to non-attorney clients Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF/Acrobat, and general technology Strong organizational and time management skills Diligent work ethic and desire to continually grow and learn Education & Experience Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school (required) Active Louisiana Bar license in good standing (required) Experience in estate planning, tax, or business law (preferred) LLM in Taxation or Estate Planning (preferred, but not required) Notary Public commission (preferred, but not required) Ready to apply?
Email your resume to:
addison@niswangerlaw.com Niswanger Law LLC www.niswangerlaw.com
Office:
318.953.0071
Fax:
318.716.3377 3820 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA 71291 P.O. Box 8458, Monroe, LA 71211
