Estate Planning Attorney

Purcell Mulcahy & Flanagan LLC

Estate Planning Attorney

Bernardsville, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Benefits/Perks

    Careers Advancement Opportunities

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Job Summary

    We are seeing an Estate Planning Attorney to join our law firm. In this role, you will provide legal counsel, perform legal research, draft documents, and update and maintain files. Much of your time will be spent drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. You will work closely with administrative staff, other colleagues, and senior partners to provide excellent legal services to our clients. If you are a self-starter with experience in estate planning, we want to hear from you.

    Responsibilities

    Prepare wills, trusts, and powers of attorney documents

    Educate clients on retirement planning, charitable contributions, and insurance options

    Create plans for the distribution of assets

    Prepare for and attend legal proceedings

    Negotiate on behalf of clients

    Maintain detailed and accurate client records

    Supervise paralegals and administrative assistants

    Qualifications

    Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam

    Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)

    Understanding of wills, trusts, and other aspects of estate planning

    Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

    Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

    Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients