Description:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented associate attorney to join our team in York, Maine. As an integral part of our firm, you will work closely with clients to provide comprehensive legal services in estate planning, navigating estate planning and elder law issues, and, to a lesser extent, in probate matters. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced attorneys and support staff in a supportive environment. While prior experience is not required, coursework in estate planning and tax law would be helpful.Our York office is the primary workplace for our founding partners. The associate attorney hired will have the opportunity to work directly with both partners on a regular basis.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents
- Advising attorneys/clients on asset protection, Medicaid planning, and long-term care planning
- Assisting attorneys and/or clients with probate matters
- Conducting legal research and staying updated on relevant laws and regulations
- Providing strategic guidance and legal advice to clients on legal matters
- Maintaining organized client files and documentation
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Ability to work in our York office. While we have offices in Kennebunk and Portland, this position will not be based out of either office for the foreseeable future.
- Our goal is to train an attorney and turn them into a capable estate planning, elder law, and, to a lesser extent, a probate attorney.
- We are looking for an attorney who is prepared to make a long-term commitment.
- Prior experience is not required; however, practice experience in Maine, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts is desired.
- We want to be a place where our attorneys and staff want to go in the morning. We strive for a team-oriented dynamic.
- We are looking for a friendly, compassionate, and capable teammate.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the bar in Maine and in good standing, or admitted in another state if willing to seek admission in Maine
- Relevant background in estate planning, elder law, and probate is desired but not required if there is a strong interest
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Commitment to client service and ethical practice
- Accounting background or CPA status is highly desirable and may improve salary
Work Location: In person in York, where our partners will provide training. Training may last a couple of years. After that training period, work or relocation to one of our other offices may be possible.
Book of Business: We do not require new attorneys to have a book of business, nor do we require attorneys to seek out new business, even though they are encouraged to do so if they want to advance their career.
Billable Hour Requirement: We don't have a billable hour requirement. Everyone here works hard, then goes home. We want our attorneys and staff to have a life outside of work. Sometimes employees or attorneys stay a little late or come in early because they feel that time is required to do the job that they need to complete, but you will never hear a partner telling you or make you feel that you must stay late
Benefits: Health Insurance reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid vacation.
