Estate Planning Attorney

Job overview

The Estate Planning Attorney role is onsite in Monroe, NC, with compensation of $110,000+ per year, depending on experience. Collins Family & Elder Law Group describes its approach as providing legal representation with responsiveness, compassion, and personal attention. The attorney prepares estate-planning documents and advises clients and families on their options, while handling probate and guardianship matters as needed. The role works with paralegals and senior partners to address client needs and represent clients in court proceedings when required.

What you'll do

• Prepare wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
• educate clients on insurance and powers of attorney
• handle guardianship matters when needed
• organize and update client files
• work with paralegals and senior partners
• attend court proceedings as needed
• analyze client situations and develop appropriate courses of action.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

estate planning attorney

wills

trusts

powers of attorney

probate

guardianship

monroe nc

collins family & elder law group

$110,000+/year

north carolina bar

juris doctor

client advocacy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(k) with firm matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a Juris Doctor and North Carolina law license; a South Carolina license is a major plus. Requires at least three years handling wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship cases. Applicants are asked to include a movie or book from the past year and why they liked it in the first sentence of the cover letter.

About the employer

Collins Family & Elder Law Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.