Current Openings

Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP is seeking an experienced Transactional and Estate Planning Attorney to join our team. We are a well-established firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, including individuals, families, and closely held businesses, on complex business, real estate, and estate planning matters. The successful candidate will provide sophisticated legal advice, craft tailored solutions, and serve as a trusted advisor in all aspects of transactional and estate planning law.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on business and real estate transactions, including entity formation and governance.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, purchase and sale agreements, leases, and related documents.
• Design and implement estate and tax planning strategies, including wills, trusts, and related instruments.
• Counsel clients on business succession and charitable giving strategies.
• Provide ongoing guidance on corporate, partnership, and individual tax issues.
• Direct and collaborate with paralegals and associates to ensure efficient case management.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Oregon State Bar required (Washington admission a plus).
• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in business and estate planning law.
• Proven expertise in drafting, negotiation, and client counseling.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client matters with independence and professionalism.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to client service excellence.

To apply, please submit the requested materials to Human Resources here.

Cosgrave is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome all applicants and strive to provide a workplace in which all employees feel included, respected, and valued.

Are you detail-driven, organized, and energized by helping a team deliver exceptional legal service? Come grow with us at Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, where you’ll play an essential role in supporting our Legal Assistants and Attorneys. We’re looking for a Legal Assistant – Project Assistant to join our collaborative team. In this entry-level role, you’ll gain valuable exposure to a professional law firm environment while assisting with the administrative and clerical work that keeps our legal teams running smoothly. From managing documents and case files to preparing correspondence and supporting workflow, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to excellence and efficiency. If you love organizing, multitasking, and contributing to meaningful work, this could be your perfect fit.

What You’ll Do

• Provide administrative and clerical support to Legal Assistants and attorneys
• Prepare, proofread, and organize correspondence and legal documents
• Assist with docketing, calendar updates, and deadline tracking
• Handle mail distribution, scanning, copying, and file maintenance
• Help prepare binders, document sets, and other materials for client matters
• Support general office projects and provide backup assistance (including reception, as needed)

To apply, please submit the requested materials to Human Resources here.

Cosgrave is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome all applicants and strive to provide a workplace in which all employees feel included, respected, and valued.