Associate Attorney - Hendersonville

Join the McIntyre Elder Law Team
Looking for a career that goes beyond the ordinary? You’re in the right place. At McIntyre Elder Law, we help families across North Carolina achieve peace of mind.

About the Role

McIntyre Elder Law, a rapidly growing, highly innovative, North Carolina-based law firm, has a full-time Associate Attorney position available in our Hendersonville, NC law office.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and advising clients regarding asset protection, estate planning, powers of attorney, living wills, deeds, Medicaid planning, Veteran’s Aid & Attendance, etc.
• Advocating for clients in civil cases regarding guardianships, will caveats, tortious interference with inheritance and other varied litigation resulting from estate planning related matters.
• Conducting effective legal research, analyzing data and providing legal solutions for the needs of our clients.
• Effectively communicating with clients, staff and others in person, via phone and emails.
• Meeting with clients to explain and assist them with executing their estate planning, asset protection, general durable powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, Medicaid and/or Veteran’s benefits documents etc.
• Eager to participate in social media and marketing video and written content for the firm.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law program and licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina.
• Experience is a plus and/or a desire to expand knowledge in civil litigation practice.
• Experience is a plus and/or a desire to expand knowledge in the following areas: elder law, estate planning, Medicaid Planning and Veteran’s Aid & Attendance.
• Strong knowledge of legal research, laws and regulations related to elder law, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, estate planning, estate and trust administration.
• Ability to maintain high levels of professional conduct, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Self-motivated and able to effectively manage, organize and complete high caseloads.
• Client service oriented, able to assess clients’ needs, empathize, assist with challenging life problems, and deliver quality services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including being an excellent listener, adept at having difficult conversations, and skilled at conflict resolution.
• Quick learner, comfortable with technology and able to quickly learn unfamiliar software.
• Self-aware and other-aware, and highly committed towards personal and professional growth and development.
• Values the importance of self-care, including a commitment towards physical, mental, and emotional fitness.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule

8 hour shift, Monday to Friday

License/Certification

Bar License in North Carolina (Required)

Apply now

If you feel the call to not just work but to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join McIntyre Elder Law, and become a part of a team that fights passionately for our clients, every single day.