Associate Attorney

Established Jupiter, Florida estate planning and real estate practice is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney who is compassionate, self-motivated and hard-working with a strong commitment to stellar work and client service.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Meet with clients regarding their estate planning goals, family dynamics, and financial circumstances and provide counsel regarding recommended estate planning.
• Draft estate plan documents including Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Wills and Advance Directives.
• Manage probate and trust administrations from initiation through closure, including guiding clients and beneficiaries with empathy throughout the process and drafting court pleadings.
• With minimal supervision, lead and take ownership and responsibility for client work from initial meeting through completion with a strong commitment to timeliness and client-focused accurate work.
• Supervise and mentor talented paralegal team.

Applicant requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• Must have minimum 2 years experience in estate planning.
• Exceptional skill and efficiency in drafting high quality estate planning documents.
• Experience in trust and estate administration.
• Experience leading client meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple diverse client legal matters with minimal supervision, timeliness and accuracy.
• Must be ambitious, motivated, hard-working and a self-starter.
• High-level organizational and time-management skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Lawgic and Lexis Nexis.

This is a career opportunity and not simply a job. You must love the work and have the desire and ability to work with clients to make a meaningful impact on their lives. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful firm to help clients secure their families’ futures while advancing your career.

Position is full-time, minimum 40 hour per week. Extended hours and weekends may be required to meet client needs and deadlines. In-house position. No remote work due to client meetings.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and a 401k plan with matching and profit sharing.

No phone calls. To apply, please submit resume plus a cover letter to Michelle@MeyerLawFirmFL.com. Include "Associate Attorney Candidate" in the subject line.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person