Attorney

Are you passionate about helping families navigate through the unexpected challenges of life?

Did you recently pass the bar and looking for a role to launch your legal career with purpose, mentorship, and meaningful client relationships?

Are you looking for more than just a desk and a caseload, and looking for something impactful?

If you are looking for a firm that allows the opportunity to have direct client interaction, managing meaningful cases from the very beginning, and looking for a growth track, then we want to hear from you!

As an Associate Attorney, you will work with families to provide legal guidance and strategies that instill confidence to ensure that their legacies are protected and their needs are met!

The primary responsibilities of the Associate Attorney are to build confidence affirming they made the right choice at Attorney Engagement Meeting, verify their plan, gather designations, and oversee client experience.

What you will do:

• Conduct Attorney Engagement Meetings with clients, assess their needs, and develop strategies to meet Estate Planning needs, Medicaid benefits, probate, and guardianship needs..
  
• Show compassion when interacting with clients to earn their trust and build confidence.
  
• Educate clients and answer questions to ensure understanding of the plan.
  
• Gather needed information including client details, designations, and confirm referrals. Provide these meeting details within 48hrs of the Attorney Engagement to assigned Paralegal.
  
• Serve as point of contact for client legal questions that require an Attorney.
  
• Update CRM system with meeting or call details on every interaction.
  
• 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.
  
• Provide excellent service to ensure client has exceptional client experience.
  
• Seek opportunities for continuous learning to keep up to date with legal issues affecting our areas of practice.
  
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
  

Requirements

What you will bring:

• Attorney admitted to the Georgia Bar and in good standing
  
• Experience as an attorney, preferably related to Estate Planning, Probate or Guardianship/Conservatorship- But not required.
  
• Excellent communication skills, including using appropriate tone and professionalism when engaging with clients
  
• Strong ethical compass
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  
• A self-starter with a positive attitude, resilient emotional intelligence, strong work ethic, and good judgment
  
• Strong negotiation skills, including the willingness and ability to reconcile differences and find mutual wins
  
• Attention to details
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  

Benefits

Nelson Elder Care Law was founded in 2014 to provide residents of GA with dependable counsel in all matters of Elder Law. We work with clients and families by offering legal and financial services, protecting them from the curve balls of life.

Why you should work here:

• Make a meaningful impact- The work we do here actually matters!
  
• Grow your career- Whether you are just getting started or bringing years of experience, you'll have opportunities to grow and pathways to expand your expertise.
  
• Be a part of a dynamic culture- Join a team that genuinely cares about not only their clients, but each other! We work hard, support each other, and celebrate successes along the way.
  

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental & Vision (Company pays 50% of premiums)
  
• Company-paid basic life and disability
  
• 401(k) with company match
  
• Free Estate Planning
  
• PTO and holidays
  
• Paid trip after 5 years! Recognition, events, celebrations and more
  
• Professional growth opportunities and career path