Probate Attorney at Nelson Elder Care Law

• Are you an experienced Probate/Litigation 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!

$125,000 Total Compensation Package

• Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
• Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action

• Assist clients in determining a proper/custom solution to legal conflicts and strategize the best course of action
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings.
• Leads and oversees Client Probate and Guardianship Experience, overseeing all cases to ensure timeliness on all deadlines are met.
• Conduct legal research, prepare for/attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and provide counsel
• Show compassion when interacting with clients to earn their trust and build confidence.
• Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Gather needed information including client details, and designations, and confirm referrals.  Provide these meeting details as soon as possible after the Planning Meeting to the assigned Paralegal.
• Serve as point of contact for client legal questions that require an Attorney.
• Update the 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.

• Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
• Successful completion of the bar exam

• Active member of the American Bar Association
• Must be licensed to practice in Georgia
• Has a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active and good standing with the Georgia State Bar
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with attorneys and paralegals to best serve the client's needs
• Strong litigation skills - this is required
• Probate experience is a plus
• Extraordinary presentation and client experience skills (Required)
• Track record of success with increasing responsibilities
• 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.

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!