Estate Planning Attorney

Your Legacy Legal Care

Estate Planning Attorney

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Benefits/Perks

    • Careers Advancement Opportunities
    • Flexible Scheduling
    • Competitive Compensation

    At Your Legacy Legal Care®, we are a dedicated elder law and estate planning firm committed to helping families prepare for the future, protect the ones they love, and navigate the unexpected with confidence. We provide compassionate, client-centered legal services rooted in integrity and excellence. Our growing team thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a shared mission to guide clients through some of life’s most meaningful decisions.

    Role Description

    We are seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with families, guiding them through the estate planning process from initial consultation through closing. The ideal candidate brings a depth of legal knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for crafting solutions that bring clients peace of mind. 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)
    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
    • 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