Job Description

Estate Planning Attorney

Location: Rochester, NY Work Arrangement: Remote Salary: $105,000 annually Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Our client, an established and growing law firm, is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney to join its team. This position is ideal for an attorney with a strong background in estate planning, wills, trusts, and related estate law matters who is comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

The attorney will be responsible for drafting estate-planning documents, counseling clients regarding their estate-planning needs, and overseeing the proper execution of wills and related legal documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft wills, trusts, and other estate-planning documents.
• Advise clients regarding estate-planning matters and available legal options.
• Supervise and facilitate the execution of wills and related legal documents.
• Review client information and documentation to identify appropriate estate-planning strategies.
• Respond to client questions and provide clear, practical legal guidance.
• Perform administrative functions associated with the practice of law.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client and firm information.
• Provide responsive, client-focused service throughout the estate-planning process.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active and in-good-standing admission to practice law.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Detailed knowledge of wills and estate law.
• Strong knowledge of trusts and estate planning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, logical reasoning, legal research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters and competing priorities in a remote work environment.
• Strong client-service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to actively listen, synthesize information, and provide sound legal advice based on professional judgment and knowledge of the law.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client and firm matters.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $105,000 annually The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• AFLAC
• 401(k)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney to join a growing legal practice while working remotely and serving clients with their estate-planning needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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