Description:

Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Estate Administration Attorney to join our growing practice.

The successful candidate will manage estate administration matters from initial client consultation through final distribution and closing, including litigation and hearings as may be required. This position requires an attorney who can independently manage a caseload, communicate effectively with clients, and navigate the legal and procedural requirements of North Carolina estate administration.

The position offers substantial client interaction, responsibility for managing matters independently, and opportunities to expand into estate planning, trust administration, guardianships, and contested estate proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage estate administration matters from opening through closing, including both testate and intestate estates.
Advise executors, administrators, beneficiaries, and other interested parties regarding their rights, responsibilities, and obligations under North Carolina law.
Prepare and file applications for probate, petitions for administration, inventories, accountings, and other documents required by the Clerk of Superior Court.
Identify, marshal, value, and facilitate the distribution of estate assets, including real property, financial accounts, business interests, and personal property.
Address creditor claims, statutory allowances, spousal rights, and other issues arising during estate administration.
Communicate and coordinate with Clerks of Superior Court, financial institutions, accountants, appraisers, and other professionals.
Represent clients in estate-related hearings and special proceedings.
Identify and address potential disputes among beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and creditors.
Assist with estate planning matters, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
Maintain organized case files, meet deadlines, and ensure timely and accurate client communication.
Work collaboratively with the firm's attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to provide efficient and effective representation.

Qualifications:
Required:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in North Carolina, in good standing.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients during sensitive and emotionally difficult circumstances.
Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize deadlines, and exercise sound professional judgment.
Willingness to work full-time in our Raleigh office.
Prior experience handling North Carolina estate administration and probate matters.
Familiarity with North Carolina probate procedures and the offices of the Clerk of Superior Court.

Preferred:

Experience with estate planning, trust administration, guardianships, or fiduciary litigation.
Interest in developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the firm's estate practice.
We welcome applications from attorneys at different stages of their careers. Candidates with substantial estate administration experience are encouraged to apply, as are newer attorneys who demonstrate strong initiative, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in developing a practice in this area.