Associate Attorney

Description:

Description:
Join Wilson Legal, where planning meets peace of mind. We're seeking an enthusiastic Associate Attorney who's eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients, their families, and our community. At Wilson Legal, you'll be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, providing you with the support you need to excel. Our environment fosters personal and professional growth, allowing you to design client strategies and shape firm processes while being heard and valued. Imagine working in a culture that prioritizes work-life balance and values your contributions, offering opportunities to grow beyond your current skills.

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy the benefits of competitive compensation, paid holidays, and health insurance reimbursement, all while forging lasting relationships with clients. Whether you're a solo practitioner seeking relief from operational burdens or a senior attorney looking to transition gradually, Wilson Legal offers a platform for you to thrive. We're dedicated to empowering our team, providing clear and actionable support that builds confidence and trust. If you're ready to join a responsive, compassionate, and professional team that's committed to making wishes come true, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
The associate will be responsible for all aspects of clients' matters, including:

• Meeting with prospective clients
• Devising strategies
• Finalizing and customizing estate plan documents
• Drafting probate pleadings
• Supervising and delegating work to paralegals and assistants
• Preparing for and attending probate court hearings
• Preparing Medical Assistance planning letters and supervising Medical Assistance pre-planning and applications.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will:

• Be an active member of the Georgia Bar
• Have 5+ years of attorney experience in Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration
• Having experience with Medicaid or the VA Improved Pension Benefit is a plus
• Having skills and experience is required and valued, but attitude, character, personality, and integrity are also very important. High-maintenance, humorless, or self-important individuals will not succeed in this position and should not apply
• You should be a self-starter, a quick learner, and have a solid ability to work both independently and with a team
• Creative problem solving, flexibility, and an ability to prioritize are important
• Have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Have solid computer and time management skills
• Demonstrate a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, and integrity in the handling of personal client information, including following the Rules of Professional Conduct. Demonstrate a strong work ethic with high standards for quality of work
• Be able to interact with clients, colleagues, and co-workers in a compassionate, personable, and professional manner. Compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications

If You Are Already Loving the Sounds of This, Keep Reading!
If you aren't already imagining yourself loving this job, then stop reading now. We don't want anyone who is not going to love working here. But if you feel inspired, excited, or intrigued about anything in this posting, keep reading. If most of these apply to you, you'll thrive as part of our team

• You want to be challenged, not bored, by the work you're doing each week
• You want to be part of a team that delivers results and creates happy, grateful clients
• You want to work with people you actually like
• You want to work with other people who also enjoy what they do
• You want the chance to be rewarded for your efforts through regular raises and performance bonuses
• You want the chance to eventually buy into or buy out the practice
• You have hopes, goals, and dreams for yourself, and would be inspired by spending time with like-minded people and being supported to achieve your dreams
• You would like to have monthly coaching meetings focused on your professional, financial, and personal goals
• You find passion and purpose in helping accomplish a greater mission
• If you are still reading, you're intrigued, and so are we. Because we are building a team of high-performance winners who welcome a challenge, we invite you to prove yourself.

Compensation:

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