Associate Attorney

Are you ready to join a team that values your growth and fosters a supportive work environment? At Hailey-Petty Law Firm, we're committed to making estate planning a legacy, not a burden. We seek an Associate Attorney to join our compassionate, client-centered team. Our culture thrives on collaboration, education, and building trust with every client. You'll be part of a firm where personal and professional development is a priority, and innovative solutions are encouraged.

As an integral part of our team, you'll engage in estate planning, probate, guardianship, Medicaid, and trust administration. We value self-starters who can work independently while thriving in a team setting. Your creativity and client connection skills will help us continue to provide exceptional service. We offer a competitive compensation package that aligns with your experience. If you're eager to grow with a well-established firm and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and start the conversation with us today

Compensation:

$95,000 - $110,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Design simple to complex Estate Planning packages that honor clients' needs & wishes utilizing Lipman's Westlaw and Wealth Counsel from scratch for personalized and complex estates.
• Review and draft comprehensive estate planning packages, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
• Advise clients regarding retirement plans, charitable giving, and insurance options.
• Discuss plans with clients concerning incapacity, Medicaid planning, and distributing assets.
• Conduct initial consultations for estate planning, probate, and Medicaid planning clientele, as necessary.
• Must be comfortable with contemporaneously tracking and documenting time electronically.
• Attend court hearings and oversee paralegal work on a wide range of probate, guardianship, and trust matters.
• Communicate & engage with clients meeting in-person and virtually.
• Proofread and write general and complex legal correspondence with clients.
• Documentation and process systemization of drafting wills and trusts.
• Have a strategic and results-oriented approach to solving Clients' problems and communicating the same to Clients in an approachable and understandable manner.

Qualifications:

• Actively licensed in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Minimum five years of estate planning, probate, and guardianship experience.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills with a strong analytical aptitude.
• Demonstrated presentation skills & a natural ability to engage with clients respectfully & confidently.

About Company

Hailey-Petty Law Firm, LLC, makes estate planning your Legacy, not a burden for your loved ones.

Our commitment is to support clients at every stage, guided by a few core principles:

• Education. We focus on helping clients fully understand their legal situations and options to ensure they feel informed and confident in making the best decisions.
• Effective resolution. We don't just help resolve legal issues; we attempt to resolve them in a manner that best protects clients' interests and their futures.
• Building Trust. We aim to build that trust by maintaining open, transparent communication and providing honest guidance.
• Collaboration. We foster a collaborative environment where clients' thoughts, concerns, and questions are always welcomed, ensuring that our legal strategy reflects their unique perspective.

We understand the complexities of navigating new opportunities in the legal space. You can trust that all employment inquiries are kept strictly confidential.