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The Merriman Law Firm PLLC

About Us: The Merriman Law Firm, P.L.L.C. is a reputable law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in Wills, Trusts, Estates, and Guardianship Litigation. With a commitment to client success and a collaborative team environment, we are looking for a motivated and skilled Associate Attorney to join our team.Position Overview: As an Associate Attorney at The Merriman Law Firm, P.L.L.C., you will support our legal team by providing high-quality legal representation to our clients. You will work under the supervision of the managing partner to assist with our litigation practice.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Represent clients in court hearings and other legal proceedings.</li><li>Conduct legal research and analysis to support case preparation.</li><li>Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and estate planning documents.</li><li>Assist in negotiations and settlement discussions.</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates on case progress.</li><li>Collaborate with team members on case strategies and legal approaches.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.</li><li>Admission to and being in good standing with The Florida Bar.</li><li>Prior courtroom experience is preferred.</li><li>Prior experience in Wills, Trusts, Estates, and/or Guardianship is preferred but not required.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li></ul>Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Associate Attorney

Law Office of Roy A. List

About UsWe are a small, client‑focused law firm in Hicksville, Long Island, handling Wills, Trusts, Estates, and Real Estate transactions. We are seeking a full‑time Associate Attorney who is motivated, detail‑oriented, and interested in building a long‑term practice in these areas.This role is ideal for:<ul><li>A newly admitted attorney looking for hands‑on training, or</li><li>An attorney with 1&ndash;3 years of experience seeking a more client‑focused environment.</li></ul>You will work closely with the partners on estate planning, Surrogate&rsquo;s Court matters, estate tax considerations, and residential real estate closings. We provide mentorship, structured training, and the opportunity to grow into a trusted advisor for our clients.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Meet with clients to gather information and discuss estate planning goals</li><li>Draft Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, and related documents</li><li>Prepare and file probate and administration petitions in Surrogate&rsquo;s Court</li><li>Assist with Medicaid planning, including applications, asset reviews, and trust planning</li><li>Address estate and gift tax considerations, including basic tax analysis and preparation of supporting schedules</li><li>Handle residential real estate transactions, including contract review and closing preparation</li><li>Communicate with clients, financial institutions, title companies, and court personnel</li><li>Maintain organized case files and track deadlines</li><li>Provide compassionate, clear guidance to clients during sensitive life events</li></ul>QualificationsRequired:<ul><li>J.D. from an accredited law school</li><li>Admitted to practice in New York (or pending admission)</li><li>Strong writing, drafting, and organizational skills</li><li>Professional communication and client‑interaction skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple matters and follow through on tasks</li><li>Interest in Trusts &amp; Estates, Elder Law, and Real Estate</li></ul>Preferred (not required):<ul><li>Experience with Surrogate&rsquo;s Court filings</li><li>Exposure to estate or gift tax concepts</li><li>Real estate closing experience</li><li>Comfort with Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, Excel, and basic office technology</li></ul>Compensation<ul><li>Salary: $70,000&ndash;$90,000, based on experience</li><li>Opportunities for growth as skills and responsibilities expand</li></ul>How to ApplyPlease send your resume, cover letter, and (optional) a short writing sample. We encourage applicants who are eager to learn and grow within a supportive, client‑centered practice.Job Type: Full-timePay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Temp Experts

<div>Trust &amp; Estates and Tax Attorney 
Clearwater, FL 
Direct Hire
TempExperts is seeking an experienced Trust &amp; Estates and Tax Attorney with a minimum of 5years of experience to join a growing legal practice in Clearwater, FL. This role offers exposure to complex estate and tax matters, significant professional growth opportunities, and direct mentorship from a seasoned senior partner.
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Advise high-net-worth clients on complex estate planning, tax planning, and asset protection strategies.
</li><li>Assist with the administration of trusts and estates, including trust modifications and tax planning initiatives.
</li><li>Take initiative on transactional and deal-related work while managing tasks with minimal supervision.
</li><li>Collaborate as part of a legal team while maintaining strong and professional client relationships.
</li><li>Manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
</li></ul>
Requirements/Education:
<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in complex estate planning, tax planning, asset protection, and trust and estate administration.
</li><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
</li><li>Estate Planning LL.M. or Tax LL.M. preferred.
</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.
</li><li>Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
</li></ul>
TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Trust & Estates and Tax Attorney

Dorsey & Whitney

<div><div><div>Dorsey &amp; Whitney LLP is seeking an associate with at least three years of experience in estate planning to join the Tax, Trusts, and Estates Practice Group in our brand-new Chicago office&mdash;an extraordinary ground-floor opportunity to become part of the founding team that will shape and rapidly scale up this location. 
 
This is not just another associate role. You will be one of the very first trusts and estates associates in an office we officially opened in November 2025, with ambitious growth plans already under way. From day one, you&rsquo;ll carry significant responsibility serving high-net worth individuals, traditional and nontraditional families, family offices, and family-owned businesses in all areas of estate and tax planning&mdash;all while helping build the culture and reputation of a major international firm&rsquo;s newest platform in one of the country&rsquo;s most dynamic legal markets.</div><div> 
For Chicago applicants only, the salary range for this position is $260,000 - $420,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. The individual hired for this position may have the option of electing a lower billable-hours track with a proportional reduction in salary. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey&rsquo;s associate bonus program, subject to the program&rsquo;s conditions and restrictions.</div><div> 
Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey&rsquo;s benefits package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; flexible time off; up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth; paid holidays; adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Where applicable, attorneys may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses. First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.)</div><div> 
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.</div><div> 
Dorsey participates in E-Verify.</div><div> 
About Dorsey 
Dorsey &amp; Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking &amp; financial institutions; development &amp; infrastructure; energy &amp; natural resources; food, beverage &amp; agribusiness; healthcare &amp; life sciences; and technology.</div><div> 
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey &amp; Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey&rsquo;s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies. </div><div> 
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success: 
<ul><li>Banking and Financial Institutions</li><li>Development and Infrastructure</li><li>Energy &amp; Natural Resources</li><li>Food, Beverage &amp; Agribusiness</li><li>Healthcare</li><li>Technology</li></ul></div><div> 
Among Dorsey&rsquo;s many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota&rsquo;s first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work. </div><div> 
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including: 
<ul><li>Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)</li><li>Best Law Firms for Women (Seramount)</li><li>100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)</li><li>Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) </li></ul></div><div> 
How to Apply 
Dorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033.</div><div> 
We are accepting applications for this position until March 31, 2026, or until the position has been filled.</div><div> 
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening. </div><div> 
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Tax, Trusts, and Estates Associate (#1009) - Chicago

Dolan & Associates, P.C.

<div>We are searching for a highly analytical applicant who is capable of working full-time and possesses strong negotiation and organizational abilities to join our growing firm as an estate planning attorney. You will create wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for clients and their families and educate them on matters of insurance and powers of attorney. To guarantee that an estate is managed in accordance with the estate owner's intentions, this role demands a high degree of responsibility. We are searching for an applicant with substantial experience in estate planning. Please apply if this sounds like a great opportunity!
Compensation:
$105,000 - $130,000 yearly
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Discuss plans with clients for distributing clients&rsquo; assets</li>
<li>Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action</li>
<li>Keep client files properly organized and up to date</li>
<li>Prepare wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents</li>
<li>Work closely with paralegals and senior partners to ensure swift action through the civil litigation process</li>
</ul>
What You&rsquo;ll Be Doing (Besides Loving Your Job)<ul><li>
Be a key member of our legal team.</li><li>
Consult with prospective clients and lead them through our proprietary Estate Planning Processes.</li><li>
Provide expert legal advice and deliver superior Estate Planning and Asset Protection work products.</li><li>
Research, design, and create customized Trust provisions.</li><li>
No contested or litigated matters!</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Working knowledge of title insurance, wills, trusts, property management, and residential and commercial real estate law, including litigation</li>
<li>Great communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations</li>
<li>Active member of the ABA (American Bar Association)</li>
<li>Experience at a legal firm working on estate planning and probate law issues for at least 1-2 years is required</li>
<li>4-year degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are necessary for this position</li>
</ul><ul><li>Juris Doctor of Law (JD) and active Colorado Bar license.</li><li>
Two or more years of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate and Trust Administration experience.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to hit the ground running and take initiative in a fast-paced, service-oriented firm.</li></ul>
About Company 
We are a business-minded estate planning firm that stands apart by providing clients peace of mind that they have a plan in place that will produce the results they expect and help prepare their family for some of the most challenging times they will ever face. We offer clients assurance that they have a dependable team behind them that truly cares about them and their families.
Why is it great to work here?<ul><li>
We are an effective team with a common purposeful goal</li><li>
We understand that life is too short to work with people you don't like</li><li>
We understand that being the best can also be fun</li><li>
We believe that relationships are critical to long-term success</li></ul></div>

Estate Attorney

Grimaldi Law Firm

<div>Grimaldi Law Firm in Hollywood, Florida, is looking for a skilled Estate Planning Attorney for a hybrid role. We are a specialized legal practice committed to offering unwavering support to clients and their families throughout all stages of life. 
Our main focus is on providing outstanding real estate, estate planning, and probate services while upholding our core values: Integrity, Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, and a relentless Pursuit of Excellence. 
Our Mission: At Grimaldi Law Firm, we recognize the significance of preserving one's legacy and strive to equip families with vital safeguards to navigate legal complexities. 
Why Choose Grimaldi Law Firm:<ul><li>
Competitive Compensation: Above-market salary with potential monthly bonuses tied to revenue targets ($120,000 - $140,000 yearly).</li><li>
Work-Life Balance: Prioritizing family time and offering flexibility for a well-rounded life.</li><li>
Professional Growth: Join a rapidly expanding firm with opportunities for career advancement.</li><li>
Supportive Team Environment: A collaborative and respectful workplace that values your input.</li><li>
Flexibility: Hybrid role. The Attorney must attend in-person client meetings when needed.</li></ul> 
Role Expectations:<ul><li>
Proficiency in Estate Planning</li><li>
Proficient in guardianship and techniques for probate avoidance.</li><li>
Advanced Knowledge: Familiarity with GRATs, ILITs, and SLATs.</li><li>
Collaboration: Capable of working effectively with team members.</li><li>
Benefits: Competitive Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 yearly</li><li>
Bonuses and Benefits: This includes a retirement plan with employer contributions, paid holidays, vacation/sick time, and health insurance coverage.</li><li>
Career Development: Opportunities for continuous legal education and professional growth within the firm.</li></ul>
Compensation:
$120,000 - $140,000 yearly
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Provide guidance and assistance to clients throughout the entire process, from the initial handover by the sales team to successfully closing the case file.</li><li>
Serve as the primary attorney specializing in estate planning and probate matters, directly engaging with clients to achieve their objectives.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
The candidate must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in estate planning, with strong references to support their expertise.</li><li>
A background of at least 3 years in estate and trust administration and probate is essential for this role.</li><li>
It is required that applicants are graduates of an accredited law school and hold a valid license to practice law in Florida.</li><li>
Residency in Florida is a mandatory prerequisite for this position.</li><li>
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this role.</li><li>
The role requires you to work on-site at our office (NOT A REMOTE POSITION).</li></ul>
About Company 
Grimaldi Law Firm isn&rsquo;t your typical legal shop&mdash;we&rsquo;re a fast-growing, mission-driven firm that&rsquo;s redefining what it means to support families through life&rsquo;s biggest decisions.
From estate planning to real estate closings, we help people protect what matters most and build lasting wealth.
And we don&rsquo;t stop there. Our team is passionate about helping families prepare for the &ldquo;what-ifs&rdquo; in life with customized, full-service estate and trust solutions that bring peace of mind, transforming how families build and protect their legacy. We provide premium estate planning, seamless real estate closings, and wealth-protection legal services throughout Florida.
Grimaldi Law Firm is a fast-growing, mission-driven firm
We believe in: Legacy. Leadership. Protection. Elevation.</div>

Estate Planning - Probate Associate Attorney

Additional Resources

An Opportunity Has Arisen for a Paralegal to join a well-established law firm based known for providing exceptional legal services across a broad range of private client matters.As a Paralegal, you will be supporting fee earners within the Trusts & Estates team, ensuring the smooth running of client files and assisting with day-to-day casework.This role offers a salary range of £25,000 - £27,000 and benefits.You Will Be Responsible For:<ul><li>Providing administrative and legal support to fee earners within the Trusts & Estates department</li><li>Managing client files and maintaining accurate records and correspondence</li><li>Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, third parties, and external organisations such as the Probate Registry and HMRC</li><li>Drafting and preparing documents, including letters, attendance notes, briefs, and invoices</li><li>Managing diaries and ensuring all case-related deadlines are met efficiently</li></ul>What We Are Looking For:<ul><li>Previously worked as a Private Client Paralegal, Paralegal, Private Client Legal Assistant, Private Client Legal Secretary, Private Client Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or in a similar role.</li><li>Have at least 6 months of experience.</li><li>Prior experience within a Private Client department, ideally in Trusts, Estates, or Probate work</li><li>A professional, organised, and proactive approach with strong attention to detail</li><li>Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and with discretion</li><li>Strong IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and digital dictation software</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your legal career with a reputable and supportive firm.Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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