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:
- Educate clients about options for retirement, donating to charity, and purchasing insurance
- Work closely with paralegals and senior partners to ensure swift action through the civil litigation process
- Keep client files properly organized and up to date
- Create wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for your clients
- Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
Qualifications:
- Understanding of a variety of real estate matters, including title insurance, wills and trusts, property management, and litigation
- Candidates should be great communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high
- Experience at a legal firm working on estate planning and probate law issues for at least 1-2 years is required
- Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required
- Active member of the ABA (American Bar Association)
Compensation:
$70,000 - $90,000 yearly
