Estate Planning Attorney

WizeHire, Inc; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Foley, AL, is seeking an Estate Planning Attorney who will focus on meeting clients, drafting documents, and enhancing legal strategies in a supportive team environment. Candidates should hold a JD, have a valid Alabama license, and ideally three years' estate planning experience. This position offers a salary between $85,000 and $150,000 annually. The firm prides itself on providing excellent services and innovative solutions for clients' legal needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a JD from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in Alabama.
• At least three years of prior experience in estate planning preferred.
• Must be proficient in using a computer and various software programs.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients and educate them on estate planning strategies.
• Draft and review estate planning documents.
• Collaborate with the team to improve processes.

Skills

Integrity

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Client engagement

Communication skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

License to practice law in Alabama

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Drive

Case management software

Job description

The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams • Foley , AL , US

Posted 4 days ago

Description

Do you enjoy meeting new people? Are you passionate about estate planning? Are you driven to keep learning and developing expertise to become the best for your clients? Do you thrive in a positive and energetic team environment?

Our estate planning attorney position will allow you to completely focus on being an attorney rather than spending your time working on marketing, intake meetings, bills, and other administrative tasks in the law. You will meet with clients, help them make decisions about their estate plan, and assist in the creation of the plan. You will work within a systematic process with a team of dedicated professionals who will support you in delivering exceptional legal services to clients.

This is an in‑person position. You must be able to regularly be present for client appointments in our offices in Orange Beach and Foley.

The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams is an estate planning, probate, and elder law firm with several offices in Baldwin County, Alabama. We are growing and excited to add another team member to deliver first‑class legal services to clients.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and educate them on estate planning strategies in clear, simple, easily understandable language
• Draft and review estate planning documents
• Clearly explain estate plans and other documents to clients
• Meet with clients, create a comfortable environment, have delicate conversations about their family and other matters, and advise them on their estate planning options
• Keep up with new developments and continually enhance your expertise in modern estate planning methods and techniques
• Learn the firm’s existing processes and procedures, and remain adaptable to new methods for achieving our objectives
• Collaborate with the team to consistently improve and develop our processes and procedures

Qualifications

• You must have a JD from an accredited law school with a current license to practice law in the State of Alabama
• At least three years of prior experience in estate planning preferred
• Experience working in a bank trust department or a law firm similar to ours is a big positive
• Candidates with three years of legal experience not specific to estate planning will be considered but compensation will be negotiable
• Be willing to innovate more efficient ways of doing things and be open to change
• Integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness must be unwavering in order to succeed, along with a willingness to do whatever it takes to help the team as a whole
• You must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Be a self‑starter who will address team and client needs in a quick and successful manner
• Have a positive attitude, be driven to learn, grow, and always treat others with respect and professionalism
• Enjoy being warm, hospitable, engaging, friendly, empathetic and passionate about helping people solve problems
• Be proficient at using a computer (tech‑savvy) and have knowledge of computer programs such as saving documents in folders, typing, Word, Excel, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar and case management software

Compensation

$85,000 - $150,000 annually

About The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams

The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams is an estate planning, elder law, and probate estate administration law firm serving clients throughout Alabama from our Baldwin County offices in Orange Beach, Foley, Fairhope, and Spanish Fort. We are enthusiastic problem solvers with a passion for helping people.