Estate Planning Attorney

Jobot; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Jobot, a Bucks County-based law firm, seeks an experienced attorney specializing in estate planning and probate to provide comprehensive legal guidance to clients.

The role involves drafting wills and trusts, representing clients in probate proceedings, and crafting strategic estate plans to minimize taxes while meeting client objectives. Strong research, negotiation, and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 5+ years in estate planning and probate law.
• Strong knowledge of estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to explain complex concepts.
• Strong negotiation skills for probate court representation.
• Professional, ethical, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate.
• Draft and amend wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and deeds.
• Represent clients in probate court proceedings and probate administration.
• Develop estate planning strategies to meet client objectives and minimize taxes.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis on complex estate planning matters.
• Collaborate with financial advisors and accountants to coordinate planning.

Skills

Estate planning

Probate law

Legal research

Client communication

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job details

Bucks county law firm

Salary: $70,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a well known, bucks county based boutique firm.

Why join us

• 401K
• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive legal advice to clients on matters related to estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate.
2. Draft, review and amend a wide range of legal documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and deeds.
3. Represent clients in probate court proceedings and handle all aspects of probate administration.
4. Develop and implement effective estate planning strategies to ensure clients' objectives are met and potential tax liabilities are minimized.
5. Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to advise clients on complex estate planning matters.
6. Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to estate planning.

Qualifications

1. Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
2. A minimum of 5+ years of experience in estate planning and probate law.
3. Strong knowledge of laws and regulations related to estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate.
4. Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
5. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to clients in a clear and understandable manner.
6. Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to represent clients' interests effectively in probate court proceedings.
7. High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
8. Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

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