If you have experience in estate planning, you may be an excellent addition to our growing law firm. We are looking for a highly analytical candidate with good negotiation and organizing skills who can work full-time. As our estate planning attorney, you will draft wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for clients and their families. To ensure that an estate's management is handled in accordance with the wishes of the estate owner, this position requires a significant level of responsibility. The applicant we are looking for must have extensive knowledge of estate planning. If this sounds like you, please apply! Responsibilities: • Draft and file wills, trusts, and powers of attorney • Confer with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process • Represent clients in court proceedings as needed • Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date • Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action • Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents. • Advise clients on estate planning strategies, tax implications, and asset preservation. • Assist with probate processes, including filing petitions, representing clients in court, and managing estate administration. • Handle estate and trust administration matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. • Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear explanations of legal processes and options. • Offer legal guidance in estate planning, business formation, and special needs planning. • Draft legal documents related to trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and business formation. • Collaborate with clients to develop and implement strategies that protect and preserve their assets. Qualifications: • Wide range of knowledge regarding real estate-related topics such as title insurance, wills and trusts, property management, and litigation • Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association) • Bachelor’s degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are required • Must have worked on estate planning and probate law issues for at least 1-2 years • Great communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations • Must be licensed to practice law in Florida and have the ability and desire to work in our Jacksonville office. • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; an LLM in estate planning or tax law is strongly preferred but not required. You Should Know Some of the Following • Trusts & estates, including estate planning, probate, and trust administration. • Tax planning, strategy, asset protection, wealth protection, wealth transfer, business entities, and filings. • Experience with federal estate tax returns and federal gift tax returns is a plus. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly. • Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and client service. Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 yearly DOE
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents. • Advise clients on estate planning strategies, tax implications, and asset preservation. • Assist with probate processes, including filing petitions, representing clients in court, and managing estate administration. • Handle estate and trust administration matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. • Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear explanations of legal processes and options. • Offer legal guidance in estate planning, business formation, and special needs planning. • Draft legal documents related to trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and business formation. • Collaborate with clients to develop and implement strategies that protect and preserve their assets.