Associate Attorney at Nelson Elder Care Law

-Are you an experienced Probate Attorney looking to make a meaningful and personal impact with clients?

-Are you ready to step away from the billable hours grind, seeking a firm that values work-life balance and gives you the opportunity to truly make a difference?

-Are you looking for an opportunity to appear in court and confidently represent clients in hearings and proceedings, including contests, claims, and disputes?

-Does the thought of joining a team of motivated and hungry paralegals who help you manage the probate process excite you?

If that sounds like you, and you’re ready to be part of a compassionate team that works collaboratively to serve clients, apply today!

Our firm is seeking a Probate Attorney to lead and oversee the Client Probate and Guardianship experience, meet with clients, advise, and litigate cases as needed. We are looking for an individual hungry to learn but motivated to seek out knowledge on their own.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of court and litigation, excellent client communication skills, and the ability to manage complex matters with a high level of attention to detail. Probate experience is a plus!

$115,000 yearly

• Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
• Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action
• Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
• Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff

• Leads and oversees Client Probate and Guardianship Experience, overseeing all cases to ensure timeliness on all deadlines are met.
• Conduct Planning Meetings with clients, assess their needs, and develop strategies to meet probate, and guardianship needs.
• Show compassion when interacting with clients to earn their trust and build confidence.
• Gather needed information including client details, designations, and confirm referrals.  Provide these meeting details as soon as possible after Planning Meeting to assigned Paralegal.
• Serve as point of contact for client legal questions that require Attorney.
• Update CRM system with meeting or call details on every interaction.
• Lead assigned legal team meetings.
• Follow-up with clients to maintain relationships.
• Manage caseload with minimal oversight and work directly with legal team members to ensure clients’ goals are met within the expected timeframe.

• Candidates must have passed the bar exam
• Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
• Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school

• Must be licensed to practice in Georgia
• Extraordinary presentation and client experience skills (Required)
• Track record of success with increasing responsibilities
• Good standing with the Georgia State Bar Association
• Strong negotiation skills, including the willingness and ability to reconcile differences and find mutual wins

Nelson Elder Care Law was founded in 2014 to provide residents of Georgia with dependable counsel and representation in matters of elder law. Our attorneys consider medical care, money management, estate planning, probate, and more. We work with clients by offering legal and financial services and helping manage care for older family members. Nelson Elder Care Law protects families from the curveballs of life. With established offices in Marietta and Woodstock, we are now proud to announce, that we have expanded to the Gainesville, Ga area!

Benefits:

• Great schedule (8:30-4:30)
• Medical (Company paid after 3 years!) Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Basic Life
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Disability Insurance
• Monthly Bonuses
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Free Estate Planning
• Paid trip after 5 years!
• Recognition, Events, Celebrations, and more!