Estate Planning Attorney

Collins Family & Elder Law Group; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A family law firm in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney to manage estates, trusts, and guardianship cases. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of estate law experience and a South Carolina law license, with opportunities for collaboration in a team environment. Compensation starts at $110,000+ yearly based on experience. Candidates must excel in communication and teamwork, ensuring client satisfaction is met through quality service.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in estate law is required.
• Possession of a South Carolina law license is mandatory.
• Experience in estate planning and probate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss legal services and advice.
• Draft legal documents and organize client meetings.
• Provide creative solutions to legal challenges.

Skills

Estate law expertise

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Law license in South Carolina

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented Estate Planning Attorney in Charleston, SC! Join our rapidly growing family & estate law firm with 15 locations across North and South Carolina. We are looking for a professional to manage estates, trusts, wills, and guardianship cases in the Charleston/Lowcountry area. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a team of seasoned estate law attorneys. If you excel in a team environment and take pride in your work, we invite you to join us at Collins Family & Elder Law Group. Thank you for considering our firm for the next step in your career!

Responsibilities

• Meet with potential clients to discuss the legal services provided by the firm and offer advice on appropriate legal actions.
• Draft legal documents, research laws, and organize meetings with clients to establish their future plans.
• Prioritize customer needs to ensure they receive top-level service, maintain regular communication, and collaborate with the Client Experience team.
• Provide creative solutions to clients' legal challenges by analyzing their situations, understanding their requirements, and developing a tailored strategic approach.
• Accurately record and report time spent on hourly rate and flat fee cases promptly.
• Travel to various offices in the area as necessary.
• Collaborate effectively with other attorneys to enhance your practice.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have at least 5-7 years of experience specializing in estate law, demonstrating a high level of expertise in independent tasks.
• Possessing a law license in South Carolina is mandatory, with a preference for dual licensure in North Carolina or Georgia as well.
• Candidates must excel in teamwork, recognizing their responsibilities to colleagues and clients.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to go above and beyond are crucial qualities. Our firm prioritizes client satisfaction, necessitating a commitment to excellence from all staff members.
• Effective and sensitive communication skills are a necessity.
• Experience in estate planning, probate, and trust/estate administration is advantageous. Litigation experience is desirable for handling guardianship and estate litigation cases.
• The ability to efficiently track and bill time is essential for this role.
• We are looking for an individual with a strong work ethic and the initiative to complete tasks independently.
• Negotiation and communication skills are vital for success in this position.

Compensation: $110,000+ yearly DOE

How to Apply

Please note that your ability and willingness to follow these instructions will play a big role in whether you will be considered for this position. Please submit a resume and a cover letter. In the cover letter, the first sentence should name one movie you have seen or book you have read in the last twelve months, and why you liked it so much.