Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney — Unlimited PTO

Build My Great Team® by Atticus®; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly performance bonus

HDHP with HSA (company-paid)

401(k) with employer contribution

Long-term disability

Dependent care FSA

Cell phone

Unlimited PTO

Holidays and birthday off

Job summary

Legacy Law Firm, P.C. is opening a new Johnston, IA office and seeks an attorney focused on estate planning and elder law to work with individuals, families, business owners, and agricultural clients. Mentoring will be remote, with on-site collaboration and a pathway to leadership in a boutique practice.

You will design customized plans, advise on Medicaid planning, guardianships, and probate matters, and help develop business in the Des Moines area while coordinating with the Sioux Falls team.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of elder law planning experience, including trusts
• Excellent analytical, drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Leadership ability and the drive to manage your cases without daily oversight
• A desire to build a long-term career
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional client service
• Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational abilities

Responsibilities

• Meet with individuals, families, and farmers to design customized plans
• Advise clients on elder law issues such as long-term care and Medicaid planning
• Advise clients on special needs planning, guardianships and conservatorships
• Handle probate, trust administration, guardianship, and conservatorship matters
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on advanced elder law and Medicaid strategies
• Build trusted relationships with clients and professional referral partners
• Help build the Johnston office's legal workflow and client service standards
• Guide support staff
• Stay in close contact with the Sioux Falls team so both offices run consistently

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Career-minded

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in Iowa

Job description

Legacy Law Firm, P.C. is opening a new Johnston, IA office and seeks an attorney focused on estate planning and elder law to work with individuals, families, business owners, and agricultural clients. Mentoring will be remote, with on-site collaboration and a pathway to leadership in a boutique practice.

You will design customized plans, advise on Medicaid planning, guardianships, and probate matters, and help develop business in the Des Moines area while coordinating with the Sioux Falls team.