Estate Planning Attorney

Responsibilities

• Meet with potential clients to discuss the legal services provided by the firm and offer advice on appropriate legal actions.
• Draft legal documents, research laws, and organize meetings with clients to establish their future plans.
• Prioritize customer needs to ensure they receive top-level service, maintain regular communication, and collaborate with the Client Experience team.
• Provide creative solutions to clients' legal challenges by analyzing their situations, understanding their requirements, and developing a tailored strategic approach.
• Accurately record and report time spent on hourly rate and flat fee cases promptly.
• Travel to various offices in the area as necessary.
• Collaborate effectively with other attorneys to enhance your practice.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have at least 5-7 years of experience specializing in estate law, demonstrating a high level of expertise in independent tasks.
• Possessing a law license in South Carolina is mandatory, with a preference for dual licensure in North Carolina or Georgia as well.
• Candidates must excel in teamwork, recognizing their responsibilities to colleagues and clients.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to go above and beyond are crucial qualities. Our firm prioritizes client satisfaction, necessitating a commitment to excellence from all staff members.
• Effective and sensitive communication skills are a necessity.
• Experience in estate planning, trust/estate administration, and guardianship cases.
• The ability to efficiently track and bill time is essential for this role.
• We are looking for an individual with a strong work ethic and the initiative to complete tasks independently.
• Negotiation and communication skills are vital for success in this position.

About Collins Family & Elder Law Group

Collins Family & Elder Law Group is a growing family law and estate planning firm serving clients across North Carolina and South Carolina. We are looking for a highly organized, proactive marketing professional to help manage the firm’s day-to-day marketing, reputation, content, local visibility, and attorney-support efforts.

This is not a “post on Facebook once in a while” role. We need someone who can keep the marketing machine moving, coordinate with vendors, help protect and strengthen the firm’s reputation, and make sure our attorneys, offices, and practice areas are consistently visible to the right clients.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental, Health, Life, Vision, and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Retailer plan

Compensation

$110,000 - $110,000/year