Description:
Job Summary:We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Associate Attorney with 3+ years experience to join our legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in the area of estate planning, estate administration, charitable giving, and small business planning. The Associate Attorney will play a vital part in providing comprehensive legal support, conducting research, drafting documents, working with the courts, and assisting with negotiations. This position is ideal for a motivated legal professional eager to develop expertise while contributing to impactful cases and client solutions. Norfolk Beier is committed to emphasizing personal growth, collaboration, and professional excellence.
Duties:
- Conduct thorough legal research using LexisNexis to support case strategies across various practice areas such as estate planning, estate administration, charitable giving, and small business planning.
- Draft and review legal documents including trusts, wills, contracts, operating agreements, court documents, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
- Support contested matters by organizing evidence, and participating in discovery processes.
- Engage in negotiations with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Draft court documents for estate administration proceedings, work with clients to marshal assets, satisfy decedent's obligations, and make distributions to beneficiaries.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments to ensure compliance and strategic advantage.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with 3+ years of experience as a practicing attorney with New York State bar admission.
- Proven experience in law office settings demonstrating familiarity with legal research tools like LexisNexis.
- Excellent writing skills for drafting clear legal documents and correspondence.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple cases efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Familiarity with diverse practice areas such as estate planning, estate administration, charitable giving, and small business planning or general litigation is highly desirable.
- Effective negotiation skills combined with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively
- Strong research capabilities complemented by analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Legal administrative experience that supports efficient case handling and client service.
