Estate Planning Attorney Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

Exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented Estate PlanningAttorney in Charleston, SC! Join our rapidly growing family & elderlaw firm with 15 locations across North and South Carolina. We arelooking for a professional to manage estates, trusts, wills, andelder law cases in the Charleston/Lowcountry area. This role offersthe chance to collaborate with a team of seasoned elder lawattorneys. If you excel in a team environment and take pride inyour work, we invite you to join us at Collins Family & Elder LawGroup. Thank you for considering our firm for the next step in yourcareer!

Responsibilities:

• Meet with potential clients to discuss the legal servicesprovided by the firm and offer advice on appropriate legalactions.
• Draft legal documents, research laws, and organize meetingswith clients to establish their future plans.
• Prioritize customer needs to ensure they receive top-levelservice, maintain regular communication, and collaborate with theClient Experience team.
• Provide creative solutions to clients’ legal challenges byanalyzing their situations, understanding their requirements, anddeveloping a tailored strategic approach.
• Accurately record and report time spent on hourly rate and flatfee cases promptly.
• Travel to various offices in the area as necessary.
• Collaborate effectively with other attorneys to enhance yourpractice.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate should have at least 5-7 years ofexperience specializing in estate law, demonstrating a high levelof expertise in independent tasks.
• Possessing a law license in South Carolina is mandatory, with apreference for dual licensure in North Carolina as well. Having aCELA certification would be a plus.
• Candidates must excel in teamwork, recognizing theirresponsibilities to colleagues and clients.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to go above and beyondare crucial qualities. Our firm prioritizes client satisfaction,necessitating a commitment to excellence from all staffmembers.
• Effective and sensitive communication skills are anecessity.
• Experience in estate planning, trust/estate administration,Medicaid planning, and long-term care benefits is advantageous.

Litigation experience is desirable for handling guardianship andestate litigation cases.

• The ability to efficiently track and bill time is essential forthis role.
• We are looking for an individual with a strong work ethic andthe initiative to complete tasks independently.
• Negotiation and communication skills are vital for success inthis position.

How Do I Apply? Please note that your ability and willingness to follow theseinstructions will play a big role in whether you will be consideredfor this position. Please submit a resume and a cover letter. Inthe cover letter, the first sentence should name one movie you haveseen or book you have read in the last twelve months, and why youliked it so much.

About Company:

We are a fast-growing regional Family and Elder Law Firm withmultiple offices in NC and SC. We are looking for members to add toour team who are fierce, strong, and compassionate as well asethical, professional, and trustworthy. You must be committed toexcellence, value clients, and want to be a part of somethingextraordinary.

Benefits:

401(k) and 401(k) matching Dental, Health, Life, Vision, andLong-term disability insurancePaid time off Retirement plan Bonusopportunities