Cranfill Sumner LLP · 1 month ago
Estate Planning or Elder Law Attorney
Raleigh Office - Raleigh, NC 27607
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCranfill Sumner LLP is seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Estate Planning or Elder Law attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in estate planning or elder law and will support clients while growing their business, working independently or collaborating with the established practice group.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Support clients in estate planning and elder law matters
Develop and grow own practice in Raleigh or Charlotte
Collaborate with established practice group in Wilmington
Manage sensitive and emotionally charged situations with professionalism and empathy
Conduct legal research and drafting
Participate in business development and thought leadership on estates and elder law
Qualification
Required
In-depth knowledge of statutes pertaining to estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, guardianship, and related ethical rules
Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, especially with elderly clients and families
Ability to manage sensitive and emotionally charged situations with professionalism and empathy
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in legal practice management software and document automation tools
Active North Carolina law license
Minimum 3-5 years of experience devoted exclusively to estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, or related fields
Collaboration and communication appropriate for successful team-oriented work
Commitment to business development; thought leadership on estates and elder law; and presentations on current topics
General Technology Skills, e.g., GenAI; Billing Software; Microsoft Suite; Outlook; Westlaw or Lexis
Preferred
Involvement or leadership in NAELA or other similar organizations
Company
Cranfill Sumner LLP
Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) is a law firm with more than 80 attorneys serving clients from offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, and Washington, DC.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
April Pinder
Chief Executive Officer
Anna Hedgepeth
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Recent News
2025-10-28
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