What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney - Trust Settlement/Probate position at Dolan & Associates, P.C.?
Do you want to help families plan to preserve family harmony, legacy and wealth upon their disability and death, and help families navigate the settlement process upon disability and following death?
We are an entrepreneurial estate planning law firm that is on track for aggressive growth, and we need an experienced Associate to join our team and work directly with the owners and attorneys to support the team and help our clients.
We are known for helping our client families plan for and come through a difficult and emotional process, in the best way possible while producing the results they expect.
We are growing fast, and we need an Associate who can hit the ground running.
This position will be responsible for providing outstanding legal representation to our client families during the estate settlement and probate process, including: leading the clients through the process quickly and efficiently, assisting them in the completion of all documentation necessary for transferring assets pursuant to the plan design, providing advice and direction regarding the most effective implementation of the plan, providing direction regarding their legal and fiduciary duties, and facilitating the resolution of problems as they arise.
If probate proceeding becomes necessary you will be responsible for any necessary: legal research; drafting motions, pleadings, orders, and infrequently representing clients in court during motions or hearings as necessary to effectively move through the matter.
If these statements appeal to you, then you may be our Associate:
- You are empathetic, but able to maintain a cool head and perspective
- You are comfortable working with grieving and frustrated people
- You maintain your composure when under pressure and competing deadlines
- You like to work as a member of the team
- You are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly
- You do not think scanning and copying are “beneath you”
We need an Associate with 2-4 years of experience in trust administration and probate. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal handholding.
This is a full-time job where you are expected to manage a caseload, so you absolutely must be able to work in the office for 40 hours per week.
If you believe this position may be a good fit for you, please respond to this posting and we will provide you with detailed instructions on how to begin the process of applying.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Ability to Commute:
- Brighton, CO 80601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brighton, CO 80601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000