Douglass & Runger · 2 months ago
Associate Attorney - Estate Planning
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yrDouglass & Runger is a rapidly growing law firm located in Memphis, TN, seeking a probate and estate planning attorney to join their team. The role involves assisting clients through the probate process, drafting estate planning documents, and ensuring client satisfaction during emotionally challenging times.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Meeting with potential new clients and conducting consultations for estate planning and probate matters
Supporting Senior Probate and Estate Planning lawyers in handling various components of their caseload
Drafting estate planning documents ranging from Powers of Attorney to Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
Drafting pleadings for probate estate administration and conservatorship matters
Appearing in Court as counsel for the Estate on various estate-related hearings
Advocating for estate beneficiaries when necessary on contested probate estates
Ensuring that all cases are moving forward within the workflow with a timely resolution
Working to make client satisfaction a top priority and finding quick resolutions to client complaints and concerns
Qualification
Required
Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients
A passion for working with people and the ability to show care and compassion to clients dealing with emotionally difficult circumstances
Detail-oriented with the ability to develop and apply comprehensive planning and organizing strategies to ensure projects are appropriately prioritized and resources are used effectively and efficiently
Comfortable appearing in Court on a regular basis and show a willingness to learn from senior attorneys
Ability to navigate the contested issues that can arise in estates and conservatorship procedures and possess the ability to advocate clients' position zealously
Ability to independently formulate sound decisions and select an effective course of action using available information
Ability to craft estate planning documents based upon clients' needs or the ability to learn how to craft estate planning documents on behalf of clients
Personality, character, intelligence, and integrity are extremely important considerations
Ability to show up in court on time
Willingness to wear many hats and perform various tasks as needed
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401K
Unlimited PTO
Continuing Legal Education
Bar Dues
Professional Privilege Taxes
Some approved voluntary bar memberships
Real opportunities for personal and professional development
Company
Douglass & Runger
At Douglass & Runger, PLLC, we are a growing estate planning and family law firm proudly serving clients across Tennessee.
Founded in 2004
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase