Associate Attorney

W3Global; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with matching

Job summary

W3Global seeks an experienced Associate Attorney in Jupiter, Florida, specializing in estate planning and real estate. The ideal candidate is compassionate, self-motivated, and dedicated to stellar client service.

Responsibilities include meeting with clients to outline goals, drafting complex estate planning documents, and managing probate and trust administrations from start to finish with candor and empathy. Supervision of a paralegal team is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar is required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients regarding estate planning goals and financial circumstances and provide counsel.
• Draft estate plan documents including Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Wills, and Advance Directives.
• Manage probate and trust administrations from initiation through closure with empathy.
• Lead client matters with minimal supervision and ensure timely, accurate work.
• Supervise and mentor paralegal team.

Skills

Client meetings

Communication

Legal drafting

Research and analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Florida Bar admission

Tools

Lawgic

Lexis Nexis

Job description

Established Jupiter, Florida estate planning and real estate practice is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney who is compassionate, self-motivated and hard-working with a strong commitment to stellar work and client service.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Meet with clients regarding their estate planning goals, family dynamics, and financial
• circumstances and provide counsel regarding recommended estate planning.
• Draft estate plan documents including Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Special
• Needs Trusts, Wills and Advance Directives.
• Manage probate and trust administrations from initiation through closure, including
• guiding clients and beneficiaries with empathy throughout the process and drafting court
• pleadings.
• With minimal supervision, lead and take ownership and responsibility for client work
• from initial meeting through completion with a strong commitment to timeliness and
• client-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 minimal
• supervision, timeliness and accuracy.
• Must be ambitious, motivated, hard-working and a self-starter.
• High-level organizational and time-management skills, with meticulous attention to
• detail.
• 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 benefits package, including paid time off and a 401k plan with matching and profit sharing.