Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

We are a growing law firm seeking a highly-motivated Associate with excellent skills to become a part of our growing team. The ideal candidate will be available for full-time work, but a part-time arrangement will be considered in multiple locations:

• Buford
• Lawrenceville
• Canton
• Dawsonville
• Sandy Springs
• Roswell

Are you the next attorney for our law firm?

• Are you looking for a growing, innovative culture with the support you need and want to do the job?
• Do you thrive as a big fish in a small pond, with the owner’s ear tuned into you? Would it be great to not only feel heard but be heard by the other attorneys with whom you work?
• Would you enjoy the opportunity to interact with clients daily, design and execute strategies for clients, and shape firm processes, changing the efficiency and overall value to the client for the better, rather than push paper all day?
• Do you get excited about opportunities to grow personally and professionally? Are you ready for your potential to be seen? Are you ready for a new challenge and the chance to chase your potential?

For solo practitioners: Are you tired of paying all the bills for the office yourself? Would it be nice to have a little help so you can focus on what you do best? Would you like someone else to deal with staffing and manage the operations?

For senior attorneys: Would you like the option to start taking fewer cases and create a life with better hours? Would you appreciate the option of handing off the duties of managing the office and staff? Are you looking for ways to slowly wind down your practice, connected to a firm with a good reputation in the community, and ensure clients are in good hands? An “of counsel” position may be the perfect solution.

If yes, then this position could be a great fit for you. We help clients care for their loved ones both while they’re here and after they’re gone. We forge long-lasting, generational relationships with clients. We value employees who enjoy creating and fostering rewarding relationships with clients, and who know how to work hard and have fun. We look for ways to support every member of our team in their life’s journey. If you have talents or skills that are not part of the role for which we’re hiring, we will look for ways to use your other skills.

Bonus opportunities:

• Recognized work-life balance
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Reimbursement

$85,000 - $106,000

The associate will be responsible for all aspects of clients’ matters, including:

• Meeting with prospective clients
• Devising strategies
• Finalizing and customizing estate plan documents
• Drafting probate pleadings
• Supervising and delegating work to paralegals and assistants
• Preparing for and attending probate court hearings
• Preparing Medical Assistance planning letters and supervising Medical Assistance pre-planning and applications.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be an active member of the Georgia Bar
• Have 5+ years of attorney experience in Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration
• Having experience with Medicaid or the VA Improved Pension Benefit is a plus
• Having skills and experience is required and valued, but attitude, character, personality, and integrity are also very important. High-maintenance, humorless, or self-important individuals will not succeed in this position and should not apply
• You should be a self-starter, a quick learner, and have a solid ability to work both independently and with a team
• Creative problem solving, flexibility, and an ability to prioritize are important
• Have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Have solid computer and time management skills
• Demonstrate a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, and integrity in the handling of personal client information, including following the Rules of Professional Conduct. Demonstrate a strong work ethic with high standards for quality of work
• Be able to interact with clients, colleagues, and co-workers in a compassionate, personable, and professional manner. Compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications

If You Are Already Loving the Sounds of This, Keep Reading!

• If you aren’t already imagining yourself loving this job, then stop reading now. We don’t want anyone who is not going to love working here. But if you feel inspired, excited, or intrigued about anything in this posting, keep reading. If most of these apply to you, you’ll thrive as part of our team
• You want to be challenged, not bored, by the work you’re doing each week
• You want to be part of a team that delivers results and creates happy, grateful clients
• You want to work with people you actually like
• You want to work with other people who also enjoy what they do
• You want the chance to be rewarded for your efforts through regular raises and performance bonuses
• You want the chance to eventually buy into or buy out the practice
• You have hopes, goals, and dreams for yourself, and would be inspired by spending time with like-minded people and being supported to achieve your dreams
• You would like to have monthly coaching meetings focused on your professional, financial, and personal goals
• You find passion and purpose in helping accomplish a greater mission

If you are still reading, you’re intrigued, and so are we. Because we are building a team of high-performance winners who welcome a challenge, we invite you to prove yourself.

Wilson Legal is an estate planning and elder law firm that helps individuals, families, and business owners live their best lives intentionally and by design.

This is the closest thing to a Disney experience in law. We come to work every day to eliminate possible nightmares and help make wishes come true.

Our team is responsive, compassionate, and professional. Our processes are efficient, thorough, and provide ample time with our team. We ensure that each client is equipped with the connections and instructions they need to be successful.

Wilson Legal is where planning meets peace of mind.

Many clients come from happy client referrals because clients love to share the peace of mind results with their friends, neighbors, and family.

Are you ready to join our A+ team?