Job Description
Do people tell you that you’re wise beyond your years? Do you just “get” people? Are you warm, friendly, and able to explain complex concepts in a way that sounds simple to people?
If so, a “Signature Service” Estate Attorney role with Speedwell Law may be just the thing for you!
The world of estates has a lot to offer to the practitioner. With Speedwell Law, you will have excellent work-life balance. The work is predictable and steady, and when done right, there are no fire drills. So you will have the freedom to live a healthy, productive life outside of work, and experience a rewarding career in a company that will provide many opportunities to its employees through its future growth.
Speedwell Law is a fast-growing law firm with a focused mission. We are looking for attorneys that will share our vision and help us take our estate services to every major metropolitan city in the country. We plan to open 20 locations in the next 3 years, so there is huge room to grow within the organization. We are creating a culture committed to the following Core Values:
Warmth, Friendliness and Responsiveness to Clients
Simple solutions to complex problems
Provide Uncommon Value to Clients- Strive for Excellence, Exceed Expectations
Boutique feel, seamless Experience
Meet the Clients where they are
Responsibilities and Duties
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Sales - Conduct client intake
2. Represent Closed Clients for Estate Planning
3. Prepare estate planning documents
4. Prepare transfer documents
5. Execute Estate Plans in coordination with SWL Team
Qualifications and Skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Virginia Bar – Admitted or Pending
Required Competencies
· Strong Ability to create, manage, and format Word Documents, Excel Spreadsheets, and Adobe PDF files
· Strong Ability to review documents for typographical errors and inconsistencies
· Ability to scan and manage electronic files in Dropbox
· Ability to make complicated concepts sounds simple
What I am looking for in an application
Resume
College GPA 3.3 and above, Law School GPA 3.0 and above
Cover letter:
Tell me what you bring to the table in terms of one or more of our Core Values. Which one resonates with you the most? Which one do you feel that you most embody?
Tell me your favorite flavor of ice cream and one sentence why. That’s it. Don’t make it complicated.
(I am not interested in a description of your academic and professional career where you summarize your resume. I can get that information from your resume, and it can come up in your interview, but please keep your cover letter centered on the above topics.)
Attention to detail in all of the above.
What I am looking for in a candidate
Ability to make complex topics sound simple
Warmth, friendliness
Ambition to live the healthiest, most productive life you can, part of which is a strong desire to help people
Reliability
Commitment to Company Vision and Growth
If you are granted an interview
Be prepared to explain either of the following to me in five sentences or less:
Wind
How a refrigerator works
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Adriane Anderson, Office manager, admin@speedwelllaw.com. Please also submit a DISC Assessment if you have previously obtained one (a DISC Assessment will be required before any offer is extended). Thank you for your interest in the Speedwell Law Estate Attorney position.
Company Description
Speedwell Law is a premier estate planning firm located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Speedwell Law is a premier estate planning firm located in Alexandria, Virginia.