Law Firm is seeking a Senior Associate/Senior Counsel to join the growing firm. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in trust and estate litigation and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. This is a hybrid or fully remote position.
## Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Research legal issues for trust and estate litigation matters * Draft pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions and other legal documents * Handle trust and estate litigation matter from inception through trial, including taking depositions, attending mediations and settlement negotiations * Attend hearings on a regular basis in the probate courts * Make independent decisions and advising clients on pre-litigation and litigation matters * Handle conservatorship or guardianship matters from initiation of proceedings to representation of conservators or guardians for the duration of these matters * Handle probate administrations from initiation of proceedings to discharge of personal representative * Consult and advise trustees or beneficiaries on trust administration * Other projects, as assigned
## Qualifications
* Demonstrated interest in probate, trust and estate law * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Must possess attention to detail and strong organizational skills * Ability to work independently and as a member of a team * Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast paced office environment * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage cases and clients independently
## Education and Experience
* 5 plus years of demonstrated probate and trust litigation experience required
## Salary Range
* $150,000 – $250,000 Base salary plus competitive bonuses and benefits
Law Firm is looking for an experienced Senior Associate/Senior Counsel to join the growing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in trust and estate litigation and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. The Senior Associate/Senior Counsel will be responsible for acting as the handling attorney and primary point of contact for clients on estate and trust litigation matters. This position can be hybrid or fully remote.
The Senior Associate/Senior Counsel will be responsible for researching legal issues and drafting legal documents for trust and estate litigation matters. This includes pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions and other legal documents. The Senior Associate/Senior Counsel will handle trust and estate litigation matter from inception through trial, including taking depositions, attending mediations and settlement negotiations, and attending hearings on a regular basis in the probate courts. The Senior Associate/Senior Counsel will also make independent decisions and advise clients on pre-litigation and litigation matters, handle conservatorship or guardianship matters, handle probate administrations, and consult and advise trustees or beneficiaries on trust administration.
In order to be successful in this position, the Senior Associate/Senior Counsel must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently and as a part of a team, the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment, and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of demonstrated probate and trust litigation experience.
The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $250,000 base salary plus competitive bonuses and benefits.
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