Estate Planning Attorney

Company: Collins Family & Elder Law Group
Location: North Charleston
Posted on: March 11, 2025

Job Description:

Exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented Estate Planning Attorney in Charleston, SC! Join our rapidly growing family & elder law firm with 15 locations across North and South Carolina. We are looking for a professional to manage estates, trusts, wills, and elder law cases in the Charleston/Lowcountry area. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a team of seasoned elder law attorneys. If you excel in a team environment and take pride in your work, we invite you to join us at Collins Family & Elder Law Group. Thank you for considering our firm for the next step in your career!

Responsibilities:
--- Meet with potential clients to discuss the legal services provided by the firm and offer advice on appropriate legal actions.
--- Draft legal documents, research laws, and organize meetings with clients to establish their future plans.
--- Prioritize customer needs to ensure they receive top-level service, maintain regular communication, and collaborate with the Client Experience team.
--- Provide creative solutions to clients' legal challenges by analyzing their situations, understanding their requirements, and developing a tailored strategic approach.
--- Accurately record and report time spent on hourly rate and flat fee cases promptly.
--- Travel to various offices in the area as necessary.
--- Collaborate effectively with other attorneys to enhance your practice.

Qualifications:
--- The ideal candidate should have at least 5-7 years of experience specializing in estate law, demonstrating a high level of expertise in independent tasks.
--- Possessing a law license in South Carolina is mandatory, with a preference for dual licensure in North Carolina as well. Having a CELA certification would be a plus.
--- Candidates must excel in teamwork, recognizing their responsibilities to colleagues and clients.
--- Attention to detail and a willingness to go above and beyond are crucial qualities. Our firm prioritizes client satisfaction, necessitating a commitment to excellence from all staff members.
--- Effective and sensitive communication skills are a necessity.
--- Experience in estate planning, trust/estate administration, Medicaid planning, and long-term care benefits is advantageous. Litigation experience is desirable for handling guardianship and estate litigation cases.
--- The ability to efficiently track and bill time is essential for this role.
--- We are looking for an individual with a strong work ethic and the initiative to complete tasks independently.
--- Negotiation and communication skills are vital for success in this position.

How Do I Apply?
Please note that your ability and willingness to follow these instructions will play a big role in whether you will be considered for this position. Please submit a resume and a cover letter. In the cover letter, the first sentence should name one movie you have seen or book you have read in the last twelve months, and why you liked it so much.

About Company:
We are a fast-growing regional Family and Elder Law Firm with multiple offices in NC and SC. We are looking for members to add to our team who are fierce, strong, and compassionate as well as ethical, professional, and trustworthy. You must be committed to excellence, value clients, and want to be a part of something extraordinary.

Benefits:

401(k) and 401(k) matching Dental, Health, Life, Vision, and Long-term disability insurancePaid time off Retirement plan Bonus opportunities

Keywords: Collins Family & Elder Law Group, Summerville , Estate Planning Attorney, Legal , North Charleston, South Carolina