Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney

Company: Collins Family & Elder Law Group
Location: Indian Trail
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

We are a family & elder law firm with 14 locations across North and South Carolina. We are currently looking for a hardworking, detail-oriented Attorney to assist in handling the Union and Mecklenburg County area for estates, trusts, wills, and elder law cases.--This is a rapidly growing practice area within our Firm, and we are seeking a professional who wants to contribute to this growth over time.--Candidates will be mentored by a senior Certified Elder Law Attorney with many years of experience and collaborate with a team of other elder law attorneys and paralegals across the Firm.

You must be a positive person and a team player. If you see the glass as being half full, you are definitely the type of person we are looking for.--

If you are hired, you will be part of a wonderful team of people, who work hard to get the job done right the first time and take pride in the work that they do. You will be rewarded for hard work.

Thank you for your interest in Collins Family & Elder Law Group!

Signing bonus and further bonus opportunities

Responsibilities:
--- Convene meetings with potential clients and explain the services offered by the firm, as well as advise them on the most pertinent legal course of action.
--- Compose documents, survey statutes and laws, and arrange conferences with clients to agree on their planned future.
--- Attend to customer needs in order to make them feel like they are a high priority for the firm. Regularly communicate with all customers and cooperate with the Client Experience team to deliver the highest level of service.
--- Offer innovative solutions to customers' legal issues by analyzing their circumstances, comprehending their needs, and preparing a fitting strategic plan.
--- Accurately and promptly track time spent on both payments based on an hourly rate and flat fee matters.
--- Travel to different offices in Union and Mecklenburg County area if and when required.
--- Work constructively with other attorneys to further refine your practice.

Qualifications:
--- Preferably, applicants should possess a minimum of 5-7 years working in the field of elder law, showing a professional level of expertise to conduct independent tasks and obtain new customers.
--- Possession of licenses in both South Carolina and North Carolina is preferred, yet North Carolina license is required. CELA certification is an added advantage.
--- Applicants must be great team players, and understand their accountability to fellow coworkers and clients alike.
--- Attention to detail and willingness to go beyond the extra mile is paramount. At our law firm, client satisfaction is of utmost importance, and thus our staff must be dedicated to excellence.
--- The ability to communicate politely, professionally, and with sensitivity is a must.
--- Experience in the areas of estate planning, trust/estate administration, Medicaid planning, and long-term care benefits is beneficial. Litigation experience is desirable when handling guardianship and estate litigation cases.
--- The job necessitates the capacity to effectively track and bill time accordingly.
--- We're seeking an individual with an independent work ethic who will take initiative to complete tasks.
--- Negotiation and communication skills are essential

About Company:
We are a fast-growing regional Family and Elder Law Firm with multiple offices in North Carolina and South Carolina. We are looking for members to add to our team who are fierce, strong, and compassionate as well as ethical, professional, and trustworthy. You must be committed to excellence, value clients, and want to be a part of something extraordinary.



Benefits:

401k and 401k matching Dental, Health, Life, Vision, and Long-term disability insurancePaid time off Retirement plan

How Do I Apply?

Please note that your ability and willingness to follow these instructions will play a big role in whether you will be considered for this position. Please submit a resume and a cover letter. In the cover letter, the first sentence should name one movie you have seen or book you have read in the last twelve months, and why you liked it so much.

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