Trusts & Estates Staff Attorney (West Michigan)

Warner Norcross + Judd; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote work flexibility

PTO and holidays

401k with employer contribution

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is seeking a staff attorney to join our Estate Planning Practice Group in West Michigan offices (Grand Rapids, Holland, or Kalamazoo). You will work on estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters in a large private client team.

Responsibilities include preparing estate planning documents, assisting with settlement and fiduciary accountings, and coordinating forms. Advanced Word skills, HotDocs, and basic coding are advantages.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Experience using document automation software (such as HotDocs).
• Entry-level coding or scripting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of estate planning documents.
• Assist with the estate settlement process.

Skills

Microsoft Word

HotDocs

Coding basics

Tools

Document automation software

Job description

About the Position

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is seeking a

Description

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is seeking a staff attorney to join our Estate Planning Practice Group in one of the following West Michigan offices: Grand Rapids, Holland, or Kalamazoo.

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is proud to have one of Michigan's premier Trusts + Estates practices. In this role, you'll work alongside more than 30 attorneys and paralegals in one of the largest and most sophisticated private client groups in the state. Our team advises individuals, families, business owners and fiduciaries on complex estate planning, trust administration, wealth preservation, business succession and probate litigation, offering associates the opportunity to build a broad practice while collaborating with experienced, nationally recognized attorneys.

About The Opportunity

The staff attorney will service the firm's clients by assisting with the preparation of estate planning documents, assisting with the estate settlement process, preparing fiduciary accountings, and managing and assembling estate planning forms. Prior experience is strongly preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, experience using document automation software (such as HotDocs), and entry-level coding or scripting experience are a plus. The candidate must be detail-oriented and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

About Warner

Warner is a full-service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, or follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook.

About Our Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with employer contribution or match depending on plan design
• Generous PTO and leave policies
• Firm holidays
• Remote work flexibility
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities

About Our Culture

• Teamwork - Warner's lockstep compensation model encourages teamwork and distinguishes us from our competitors. Partner and associate salaries are set based upon seniority, not total hours worked, encouraging client legal projects to be routed to the most knowledgeable person in the firm. Our team approach to compensation yields better legal representation for our clients and lays the foundation for a fun culture without internal financial competition. We have a team atmosphere where people like working together and supporting each other.
• Diversity - At Warner, we take an "all in" approach to DEI - engaging people at all levels of the firm to lead and participate on DEI committees and initiatives. This ensures a broad base of support from team members truly invested in leading the charge. It's because of their time and efforts we are as successful as we are - and that success radiates throughout the whole firm. Our DEI work has become not only the right thing to do, but more importantly, what our people want to do.
• Careers - Our culture of balanced personal and professional lifestyle allows us to maintain a 94% attorney retention rate. Attorneys throughout Michigan, the region and beyond are choosing Warner as their forever home - and because of our dedicated focus on living balanced lives, our attorneys’ families are fully supporting these important decisions.
• Community - Warner's time-honored community engagement initiatives include financial contributions to 150+ nonprofits, scholarships and paid time off for all firm members to engage in community initiatives that are meaningful to them.

Closing Statement

Warner hires top talent at every point in our organization. We are seeking dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds who strive to support the firm and its goals. Our collegial culture attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork and client service.