Associate Attorney

Berkshire Law Group; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

Bar dues & MCLEs covered

Unlimited vacation

Holiday pay

Early Friday summer hours

Remote work options

Low billable hours

Maternity leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Berkshire Law Group in Massachusetts seeks an associate attorney to manage a caseload in Elder and Special Needs Law, draft probate and estate planning documents, complete MassHealth applications, and communicate with clients. In-person court hearings may be required, with options to work remotely from home.

Must be licensed in MA or NH; strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills are essential. The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental,

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in MA or NH.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and strong organizational abilities.
• Strong legal research and writing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload including Estate Planning, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Probate Administration, MassHealth.
• Organize and provide case updates on client files.
• Draft, format, and edit legal documents as assigned.
• File in various courts.
• Conduct legal research.
• Attend networking events on behalf of the firm and contribute cases.
• Assist with marketing (blog posts, presentations, etc.).
• Communicate with court personnel and scheduling departments.

Skills

MA/NH license

Excellent communication

Strong work ethic

Legal research & writing

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Benefits of this position include a access to group insurance with United Healthcare, dental as well as vision
• 401k (after one year of employment)
• Bar dues and MCLEs are covered in full
• Unlimited vacation time, in addition to holiday pay and 3pm Friday summer hours
• Opportunities for remote work (from home) and flexible scheduling; does however require in-person Court hearings
• Low billable hour requirement of 1220-1440 per year; promoting work/life balance
• Employer paid maternity leave/short-term disability
• Employer paid life insurance

Company Overview

This practice specializes in Elder and Special Needs Law which includes MassHealth/Medicaid Applications, Estate Planning, Litigation and Probate with some Guardianship and Conservatorship work. We are committed to a diverse work environment. Our ideal candidates are respectful of an inclusive work environment. We strive to ensure that those working in our organization reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The associate attorney will be responsible for their own caseload and providing support within the office on other cases. In addition to case review and oversight tasks, the attorney will draft probate and estate planning documents; complete MassHealth Applications by compiling and organizing verifications; will correspond directly with clients, and assist with public trainings and presentations. Probate Court as well as District/Superior Court and MassHealth Administrative Appeals will be required and are going back to in-person; however the Attorneys otherwise have the ability to work remote/from home.

Responsibilities

• MUST BE LICENSED IN MA or NH; additional state bars a plus (ME, RI, CO, CT, GA, NJ).
• Managing caseload, which includes, but is not limited to, cases in Estate Planning, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Probate Administration, MassHealth, and drafting documents such as Wills, Trusts, Petitions, MassHealth Applications, etc.
• Organizing and providing case updates on client files
• Drafting, formatting, and editing legal documents as assigned
• Filings at various courts
• Legal research
• Attending networking events on behalf of the firm/ability to bring cases to the firm
• Assist with marketing (blog post drafting, presentations, etc.)
• Communicating with court personnel/scheduling departments

Qualifications

• Must be trustworthy
• Possess excellent communication and outstanding interpersonal relationship skills
• Have a strong work ethic and good organizational abilities
• Strong research and legal writing capabilities.

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) is a non-profit voluntary association whose members consist of a dedicated group of elder law and special needs attorneys across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MassNAELA was incorporated in 1992, to serve the legal profession and the public with the following mission: Educate, inspire, serve, advocate, and provide community to attorneys with practices in elder and special needs law.