WILLS, TRUSTS & ESTATES SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Beacon Legacy Law; Palm City (FL); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet juridique en pleine croissance, spécialisé en planification successorale et en administration de fiducie, recrute un avocat senior. Ce poste stratégique implique de guider les associés et d'interagir avec les clients pour obtenir des résultats optimaux. Soucieux du bien-être de son équipe, le cabinet offre un environnement équilibré et flexible avec une rémunération compétitive et des avantages sociaux.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Coverage

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Membre en règle de la Bar de Floride.
• Expérience substantielle en droit de la succession, y compris des plans successoraux basés sur des fiducies.
• Capacité à superviser et à guider les associés.

Responsibilities

• Communiquer avec les clients et d'autres conseillers.
• Rédiger et réviser des documents juridiques.
• Assister à des audiences judiciaires occasionnelles.

Skills

Research

Writing

Organization

Client Communication

Education

LLM in Taxation or Estate Planning

Board Certification in Estate Planning

Job description

Description

Wills, Trusts & Estates Senior Associate Attorney (Remote Work Possible)

An Estate Planning and Probate Law Firm in beautiful Martin County, FL is hiring a Senior Associate Attorney. Our mission is to help people preserve and protect their legacy, and we are seeking a Senior Associate whose goals are in alignment with that mission. As a Senior Associate Attorney, you will play a pivotal role in the provision of legal services at our firm, demonstrating leadership, mentorship, and exceptional legal acumen. Below is more information about the job requirements, qualifications, and job description associated with this position.

Why Our Firm?

• You seek to be a professional leader in a healthy, professional work environment that produces amazing outcomes for clients and offers work / life balance for the team (No client calls on evenings or weekends).
• You value being supported by a team of experienced and skilled legal professionals.
• You want Remote Work availability.
• You enjoy mentoring other Associates, offering personalized guidance to foster their growth and enhance their skills.
• You are excited about the opportunities that come with working within a fast-growing law firm.
• You love to focus on legal strategies and client success without the distraction of sales, marketing, and networking.
• You value a 401(k) plan with a match.
• You desire a competitive salary commensurate with your knowledge and effort...along with medical, dental, vision, paid time off, etc.

Are you a successful attorney with extensive Estate Planning and Probate Law experience?

Would you enjoy the opportunity to interact with clients and other counsel and advisors daily, designing and executing strategies to help them build a brighter future?

Would you like to work with high-net-worth clients that present interesting (and sometimes challenging) fact patterns?

Do you get excited about opportunities to grow personally and professionally?

Do you enjoy passing on guidance, experience, and advice to associate attorneys and other legal professionals to help develop their skills?

Do you enjoy working in a small firm environment that offers more flexibility in work / life balance?

If your answer is yes, then this might be the place for you!

This is not your typical fast-growing law firm! Our entrepreneurial approach requires that everyone be included as a critical part of the team, yet we are big enough to make a substantial difference in the lives of clients. Work where you know the owner, have daily interaction with clients, and help us grow the firm.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is :

Dependable, more reliable than spontaneous.

People-oriented, enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects.

Detail-oriented, would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits :

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

Our Senior Associate will be a hard-working team player responsible for all aspects of a client's case, including :

Communicating with clients and other counsel and advisers

Drafting and / or reviewing documents and pleadings

Filing pleadings

Attend the occasional court hearing

Overseeing the process of trust funding

Qualifications

Other requirements include the following :

Must be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar

Substantial experience in Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration - note that we are not as concerned with the number of years of experience as we are about the quality of that experience

Experience should include drafting at least 300 trust-based estate plans and acting as attorney of record in at least 100 formal administration probate cases

Complex expertise in estate planning which should include charitable trusts, irrevocable trusts, SLATs, ILITs, GRATs, QPRTs, etc.

LLM in taxation or estate planning and / or Board Certification is strongly desired

Experience in Elder Law and / or Guardianship is helpful but not required

Strong research and writing skills

Excellent organizational skills

Provide oversight and guidance to our Associates and other legal staff

Counsel associates on legal matters, procedural strategies, and professional development

Skills and experience are required, appreciated, and valued, but personality, character, intelligence, and integrity will be paramount considerations. Those who are not team players need not apply.