Legacy Law Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Professional development support

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Legacy Law Associate Attorney to join our Asheville, NC team. The attorney will guide clients through family and business decisions, drafting estate plans and navigating probate with a human touch.

The role emphasizes collaborative practice with financial advisors and CPAs, offering growth in elder law and asset-protection planning while balancing empathy with efficiency.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in NC or SC, or ability to become licensed quickly.
• Experience in estate planning or elder law preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to guide sensitive conversations.
• Detail-oriented with sound legal judgment.
• Growth-minded and committed to learning and refining your craft.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to understand their family dynamics, goals, and concerns.
• Design and implement customized estate and legacy plans.
• Draft wills, trusts, and related planning documents.
• Advise on asset protection and eligibility planning strategies.
• Guide clients through probate and trust administration.
• Collaborate with financial advisors, CPAs, and other professionals.
• Build long‑term relationships with clients as a trusted advisor.
• Attend court for incompetency and guardianship proceedings.
• Represent clients in will contests and beneficiary advocacy.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Drafting legal documents

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission NC or SC

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Legacy Law Associate Attorney to join their team in Asheville, NC. This role offers an opportunity to practice law with technical expertise and a human touch, guiding clients through decisions that shape their families and businesses.

Duties

• Meet with clients to understand their family dynamics, goals, and concerns.


• Design and implement customized estate and legacy plans.


• Draft wills, trusts, and related planning documents.


• Advise on asset protection and eligibility planning strategies.


• Guide clients through probate and trust administration.


• Collaborate with financial advisors, CPAs, and other professionals.


• Build long‑term relationships with clients as a trusted advisor.


• Attend court for incompetency and guardianship proceedings.


• Represent clients in will contests and beneficiary advocacy.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in North Carolina or South Carolina, or ability to become licensed quickly.


• Experience in estate planning, elder law, or related field preferred.


• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable guiding sensitive conversations.


• Detail‑oriented with sound legal judgment.


• Able to balance empathy with efficiency.


• Growth‑minded and committed to learning and refining your craft.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Bar admission in North Carolina or South Carolina.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.


• Proficiency in drafting legal documents.


• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.


• Eligibility for other firm perks.


• Professional development support.


• Team‑oriented, collaborative environment.