What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business and Tax Attorney position at Durfee Law Group?
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 [Managing Attorney / Firm Principal], 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
Salary : $75,000