Staff Attorney – Estate Planning

Job Description

Trusts & Estates Staff Attorney | Warner Norcross + Judd

The Tone:
This is a full-time staff attorney role at Warner Norcross + Judd, with remote work flexibility across its nine Michigan offices. The firm is a full-service corporate law firm comprised of over 230 attorneys dedicated to fostering “Fun, Pride + Profit” by building A Better Partnership for its clients and team members. This position is vital for supporting the firm’s clients by providing crucial assistance with estate planning, settlement, and accounting tasks.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: Hybrid, Michigan Offices

• Team: Estate Planning Practice Group
• Mission: Servicing the firm’s clients by assisting with critical estate planning and settlement processes.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, HotDocs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Estate Documents: Assist with the preparation of estate planning documents for firm clients.
• Estate Settlement: Provide support for the comprehensive estate settlement process.
• Fiduciary Accounting: Prepare accurate and timely fiduciary accountings.
• Form Management: Manage and assemble various estate planning forms.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Staff attorney with foundational knowledge in trusts and estates. Prior experience in a legal setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Strong preference for candidates with prior experience assisting with estate planning and settlement processes.
• Skills: Detail-oriented, excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Bonus: Experience using document automation software, such as HotDocs, and entry-level coding or scripting experience.