Probate Associate Attorney (Hybrid)

Description:

Join Our Team:
Become a vital part of An Estate Planning and Transactional Law Firm family as a Probate Associate Attorney. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and a passion for delivering top-notch legal services. If you possess exceptional public speaking abilities and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Open Position:
We are open to your level of experience working within Probate & Guardianship practice and will compensate according to your experience level. We are open to all levels of experience in this specialty area of practice if you are looking to grow and cultivate your knowledge of the practice to assist our clientele.

If you are ready to join a dynamic team and make a positive impact in the legal field, we encourage you to apply for the Probate Associate Attorney position at An Estate Planning and Transactional Law Firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist and appear on cases for 450+ active probate matters.
• Prepare for and appear on daily probate calls, supporting other associates as needed.
• Draft, review, and sign pleadings for estate openings, settlements, and closings.
• Deliver courtesy copies 7 days prior to every court date.
• Maintain the daily update of court calendars.
• Promptly perform assigned tasks and delegate effectively to paralegals.
• Communicate status updates to clients, partners, and referral sources.
• Collaborate with clients on estate strategy.
• Act as the primary point of contact for referral sources.
• Conduct phone conversations and conferences with clients and referral sources.

• Learn court procedures, caselaw, statutes, and other relevant areas.
• Provide status updates on active matters.
• Enter all billable time contemporaneously.
• Stay informed of new developments in all practice areas.
• Conduct research and writing as requested.
• Provide support to other associates.
• Supervise paralegals.

Requirements:

• Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to handle a high-volume caseload and thrive under pressure.
• Excellent public speaking and communication skills.
• Polished work product with a firm grasp of one of these legal writing software programs IRAC/CREAC/CRAC.
• Self-driven and able to work independently.
• Effective delegation and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work weekends and long hours when necessary.

• Positive and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
• Engaging team activities and events.
• Emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Pathway to leadership and upward mobility.

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