What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Stapleton Elder Law?
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY SOUGHT 2 YEARS' EXPERIENCE FOR A SMALL YET BUSY ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING FIRM IN CHARLOTTESVILLE. THIS IS NOT A TELECOMMUTE POSITION.
HOURS: 9:00AM-5:00PM
- WILL WORK FIVE DAYS FULL TIME IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA OR
- WILL NEED TO BE WILLING TO WORK ADDITIONAL TIME AS NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH MONTHLY SEMINARS AND, WITH FULL TRAINING, EVENTUALY CONDUCT MONTHLY SEMINARS TO THE PUBLIC.
- ADDITIONAL BONUS / COMMISSION AVAILABLE IN ADDITION TO SALARY AFTER FULL TRAINING
TOTAL HOURS: 40 HOURS PER WEEK FULL TIME
CANDIDATE MUST ALSO BE WILLING TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL DAYS/HOURS ON OCCASION (NOT OFTEN) TO ENSURE CLIENT NEEDS ARE FULLY MET.
TRAINING: UPON HIRING, THERE WOULD BE A TRAINING / TRIAL PERIOD THAT WOULD CONSIST OF AT LEAST 2 WEEKS.
START DATE: ASAP (FLEXIBLE)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE FIRM'S CLIENTS.
- MEET WITH FIRM CLIENTS, initially with Principal Attorney; after fully trained, meet with clients alone.
- ADVISE CLIENTS on a wide range of issues, including their estate planning needs and where appropriate, their elder care needs, to include, legal documents, asset protection, medical and caregiving needs. All client meetings will initially be with Principal Attorney; after fully trained, advise clients alone.
- DRAFT LEGAL DOCUMENTS, with supervision, once clients' estate planning and other legal needs have been established.
- ATTEND FIRM SEMINARS GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC, initially with Principal Attorney; after fully trained, conduct portions of the workshop.
- ASSIST WITH GENERAL LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES as assigned by principal attorney to ensure that firm clients receive excellent legal services in a warm and friendly manner.
QUALIFICATIONS/STRENGTHS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- A strong interest in working in the elder law field
- Compassionate towards seniors and their families
- Enjoys working with and for seniors
- Patient
- Well-organized
- Detail-oriented (imperative!)
- Energetic
- Able to successfully multitask
- Excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability (with training) to explain complex legal principals to clients in an understandable way
- Team player while also possessing the ability to work independently
- Strong computer skills, including: Microsoft Office, Legal drafting software, e-mail, web-based applications (training provided)
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- PREFER applicants with a law degree, admittance to the Virginia bar, and 2 to 3 years' (or more) law office experience
- We will consider those without admittance to the Virginia bar, and those admitted in another state / country, who have a demonstrated skill set aligned with the above qualifications.
COMPENSATION: Salary, commission / bonus after full training. Opportunities for fast-track advancement / partnership
TO APPLY, please submit your resume and a cover letter. Let us know why we need you on our team!
APPLICATIONS LACKING A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
NO PHONE CALLS OR OFFICE VISITS, PLEASE.
NEXT STEPS: If we believe you are a potential fit, you will be contacted for a phone interview.
Candidates who successfully complete a phone interview will be invited to our office for a formal interview. Please have references available at this stage as well as any known absences (i.e. vacations).
Please note, a background check will be conducted. Applicants must have a clear record.
Work Remotely
- No (may be possible later after full training)
Job Types: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year (FULL TIME)
Education:
- Doctorate (Required)
Experience:
- Legal counsel: 2 years (Preferred)
- Wills, trusts, & estate law: 2 years (Preferred)
- post bar admittance: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance
Education:
- Doctorate (Required)
Experience:
- Legal counsel: 2 years (Preferred)
- Wills, trusts, & estate law: 2 years (Preferred)
- post bar admittance: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000