Associate Attorney – Elder Care Law

Job Description

Associate Attorney | Wizehire

The Tone:
This is an Associate Attorney role at Nelson Elder Care Law, located in Gainesville, GA, with growth in the surrounding communities. Nelson Elder Care Law is dedicated to providing legal guidance and strategies that protect families’ legacies and give them confidence in the road ahead. This role offers the opportunity to step away from the billable hour model and engage in meaningful legal work that truly impacts families’ lives. The firm values a culture built on ownership, client commitment, teamwork, humble confidence, and getting work done right.

The TL;DR
• Role: Associate Attorney
• Location: In-person, Gainesville, GA
• Pay: $90000 yearly
• Team: Works collaboratively with legal team members and paralegals to ensure client goals are met.
• Mission: To provide legal guidance and strategies that protect families’ legacies and instill confidence in their future.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite or related software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Strategy: Conduct Attorney Engagement Meetings to assess client needs and develop comprehensive strategies for Estate Planning, Medicaid benefits, probate, and guardianship.
• Client Education: Educate clients, answer their questions, and demonstrate compassion to build trust and ensure full understanding of their legal plan.
• Information Management: Gather necessary client details, designations, and referrals, providing these meeting specifics to the assigned Paralegal within 48 hours.
• Caseload Oversight: Manage an assigned caseload with minimal supervision, collaborating with the legal team to achieve client goals within expected timeframes.
• Client Experience: Serve as the primary point of contact for client legal questions, meticulously update the CRM system, and follow up to ensure an exceptional client journey.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Attorney admitted to the Georgia Bar and in good standing.
• Experience: Experience as an attorney.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills with appropriate tone and professionalism, strong ethical compass, ability to work independently and collaboratively, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bonus: Experience related to Estate Planning, Probate, or Guardianship/Conservatorship. Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to reconcile differences and find mutual wins.