Associate Attorney

Elder Law/Estate Planning Law Firm seeking Associate Attorney to work in our Elder Law/ Estate law firm.

The right candidate will:

Enhances attorney effectiveness by developing case information, client contact, finalization of documents; maintain client files

Duties:

* Drafting Estate Planning, Elder Law + Special needs, Planning Documents

* Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney

* Helps develop cases by maintaining client contact; scheduling execution of documents; preparing and forwarding drafts of advance directives; preparing and filing deeds; generating action plan reports

* Answering incoming calls and routing appropriately

* Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.

* Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

* Accountable to supervising attorney for client matters from the opening of a matter to the closing of a matter

*Court Appearances, as needed

* Filing of documents at the court or County Clerk’s office, as needed

Skills/Qualifications: Experience with Hot Docs and Time Matters a plus, Strong Microsoft Suite Experience preferred, Research Skills, Legal

Job Type: Full-time