Job DescriptionEstablished Jupiter, Florida estate planning and real estate practice is seeking an experiencedAssociate Attorney who is compassionate, self-motivated and hard-working with a strongcommitment to stellar work and client service.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Meet with clients regarding their estate planning goals, family dynamics, and financialcircumstances and provide counsel regarding recommended estate planning.
- Draft estate plan documents including Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, SpecialNeeds Trusts, Wills and Advance Directives.
- Manage probate and trust administrations from initiation through closure, includingguiding clients and beneficiaries with empathy throughout the process and drafting courtpleadings.
- With minimal supervision, lead and take ownership and responsibility for client workfrom initial meeting through completion with a strong commitment to timeliness andclient-focused accurate work.
- Supervise and mentor paralegal team.
Applicant requirements:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Florida Bar.
- Must have minimum 2 years experience in estate planning.
- Exceptional skill and efficiency in drafting high quality estate planning documents.
- Experience in trust and estate administration.
- Experience leading client meetings.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple diverse client legal matters with minimalsupervision, timeliness and accuracy.
- Must be ambitious, motivated, hard-working and a self-starter.
- High-level organizational and time-management skills, with meticulous attention todetail.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Lawgic and Lexis Nexis.
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefitspackage, including paid time off and a 401k plan with matching and profit sharing.