Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney - Probate and Trust Administration

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At Ledbetter Law Group, our boutique firm focuses on preparing estate plans, administering estates and trusts, formation of business entities, and handling real estate transactions for our clients located throughout Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties via our offices located in downtown Venice, FL.

We work hand-in-hand with clients, providing them with a detailed and stable process to ensure that their goals are accomplished.

We want clients to experience ultimate satisfaction and peace of mind.

We’re searching for an Associate Attorney to join our team. We value our staff and offer the following benefits :

• 16 days PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Quarterly discretionary bonus
• Group health insurance
• Simple IRA with matching employer contributions
• Team building activities
• Regular team meetings
• Team lunches
• Coffee / tea
• CLE & Notary paid
• Opportunity for flexible hours in the future
• Free parking

We have immediate openings for a licensed Florida attorney with experience in one or more of the following areas of practice :

• Real Estate Transactions
• Estate Planning - Wills & Trusts
• Probate and Trust Administration
• Guardianship
• Medicaid Planning

Our ideal candidate has two to five years of experience in the areas we practice, is energetic, service-oriented, reliable, well-organized, precise, detail-oriented, highly ethical, and hardworking.

Our office is a pleasant work environment with friendly employees, and most of our paralegals have 5 to 10+ years of experience in their fields.

Ledbetter Law Group has been voted "Best of Venice" by our community in multiple practice areas for several years in a row and is well respected in the community.

To apply for this position, please submit a detailed resume as well as a cover letter telling us why you are searching for a new position, why you are the best fit for our firm, and your salary expectations.

Emails, phone calls, or in-person applications will not be considered. No agencies, please.

Responsibilities :

• Preparing letters, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Consultations with prospective clients
• Assess and analyze a case for profitability and efficiency
• Telephone and Zoom appointments / return calls
• All forms of communication with clients : telephone, email, video conf.
• Working with the County Clerk’s office & communicating with Judicial Assistants
• Maintaining correspondence with clients and other involved parties
• Performing various administrative tasks required to organize and maintain files (copying, scanning, faxing, etc.)
• Track and accurately enter time
• Manage a caseload of open files
• Legal research
• Attend hearings
• Involvement in the local community

Qualifications :

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Florida
• The ability to work independently, prioritize, & complete assigned work in a timely manner
• Take direction & feedback from the managing attorney
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Organized, detail-oriented, & able to work independently
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, & Adobe PDF software
• Possess strong written & verbal communications skills
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• Familiarity with timekeeping software & experience working in a law office
• Proficiency with working in Practice Panther or other case management software
• Working knowledge of supporting software, i.e. FormBuilder, FormTool, HotDocs, etc.
• Time management; calendar blocking.
• References required

Compensation : $72,000 - $92,000 yearly + bonuses

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