Estate Planning Associate

Job Description: Attorney – Trust and Estates Practice Group

We are seeking experienced attorneys with a proven client base to join and enhance our Trust and Estates Practice Group. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a team of highly skilled professionals while bringing your expertise to an established and dynamic legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Expand and complement our existing Trust and Estates Practice Group by leveraging your experience and client relationships.
• Provide exceptional legal services in areas such as:
• Elder Law: Counseling clients on matters related to aging, incapacity planning, and elder care.
• Tax Law: Advising on tax-efficient strategies for estate planning, asset protection, and wealth transfer.
• Medicare and Medicaid Planning: Assisting clients in navigating government benefits, long-term care planning, and eligibility requirements.
• Other complementary areas that align with our firm’s capabilities and long-term goals.
• Collaborate with the firm's attorneys to deliver comprehensive, interdisciplinary legal services.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring alignment with their long-term personal and financial objectives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to foster growth and client retention.
• Actively participate in firm initiatives, including business development and marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active state bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in trust and estates law, with a focus on at least one or more complementary practice areas (e.g., elder law, tax law, Medicare/Medicaid).
• Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a client base.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and client-service orientation.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to advancing the firm’s mission and goals.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected and growing practice group within a supportive, collegial firm culture.
• Benefit from the firm’s established infrastructure and resources to support your practice and clients.
• Collaborate with talented colleagues across complementary practice areas.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Estate planning: 7 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: In person