Description:
Description:Our expanding law firm is looking for an experienced estate planning attorney. We require a highly analytical applicant with excellent negotiation and organizational abilities who is available to work full-time. You will prepare documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney as our estate planning attorney. This role carries a great deal of responsibility and seeks to eliminate questions regarding how an estate should be managed. Our ideal candidate will have extensive estate planning knowledge, be a qualified attorney, and have excellent written communication abilities. Please apply if this describes you!
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in court proceedings as needed
- Confer with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
- Create wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for your clients
- Discuss plans with clients for distributing clients' assets
- Advise clients regarding retirement plans, charitable giving, and insurance options
Qualifications:
- Comfortable attending uncontested court hearings when necessary in probate court
- Bachelor's degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are required
- Must have worked on estate planning and probate law issues for at least 1-2 years
- Great communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
Compensation:
$90,000 - $125,000
