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Estate Planning Associate Attorney

14 days ago

Hollywood

Job Description Are You the One? Grimaldi Law Firm, with an office in Hollywood, Florida, is looking for an experienced, level-headed, A++ estate planning attorney. The starting base salary is $100,000 - $135,000, depending on experience and fit. We are a specialized law firm dedicated to providing a steady shoulder for clients and their families as they grow and as they age. We give clients the best real estate, estate planning, and probate services. We do this by living by our five Core Principles of Integrity, Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, and the constant Pursuit of Excellence. Everyone has a legacy to protect, and we want to ensure accessibility to critical protections for families to keep them out of the court system. GRIMALDI LAW FIRM is a small but quickly growing boutique woman-owned law firm in Hollywood, Florida, that operates like an in-house legal and consulting department for its clients, many of whom are private individuals, forward-thinkers, investors, and small businesses. We want members on our team who are smart and compassionate as well as ethical, professional, and trustworthy. Estate Planning is Crucial Do you want to work where we respect the estate planner instead of treating the practice area as an afterthought? Do you want to be a happy attorney? Do you want money? Do you want to earn the respect of your peers? Do you want a work-life balance to be with your kids? Our firm wants those things for you, too. You help the firm achieve its goals, and it will help you achieve yours. We are seeking a full-time attorney. Once integrated, you can design your schedule to be a hybrid one to meet the client’s needs and your production benchmarks. Breaking the Mold You will be investing yourself to grow a firm and create a culture that will break the mold and change people’s lives. Not only clients’ lives, but also our team members’ lives. You believe: “good enough” sucks; you push harder and achieve more. You must understand and embody our Company Mission: We help people acquire, protect, and grow generational wealth so they can have freedom and peace of mind. We want clients to become raving fans. We strive to deliver an experience that is above and beyond the norm. You will be so awesome that you have a cult of raving fan clients. Requirements For this position, we seek an experienced estate planner who needs no supervision in dealing with planning for a taxable estate. You already know your way around GRATs, ILITs, and SLATs. If you are not already familiar with the Wealthcounsel and Eldercounsel Estate planning documents, you would need to learn them. You will immediately be taking on client matters. You will be responsible for handling a demanding load of client meetings and drafting/reviewing documents. You will review your cases and progress with our owner weekly. Our Systems We have written forms and procedures for the estate planning process. You must be willing to fully adopt our existing systems, but also help us continuously improve them. You would have a drafting paralegal to input data and create the documents you design with the clients. Our Legal Assistant prints and flags the documents, scans, and assembles the binders. You concentrate on the plan design, the document integrity, client education, question answering, and the client relationship. You will have measurable benchmarks (work accomplished and income generated) on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. You will need to be able to supervise probate and trust administration. You must be familiar with the process of estate administration. You will have a probate paralegal to draft forms, prepare accountings, communicate with financial institutions, real estate agents, etc., and file things with the courts. Pay Pay is at or above market, including the ability to earn monthly bonuses. The starting base salary will be $100,000 to $135,000 per year, depending on experience and intangibles. After a 90-day probationary period, so long as all is working well, there is a significant raise. Monthly bonuses are for all staff when we hit revenue numbers. Team We strive to become our best selves. We are a team that looks out for one another, and we all look out for clients. We provide opportunities for our team members to grow personally, professionally, and financially. Supervisory. As the attorney, you will be leading paralegals and other staff. It is important that you can do this as a member of a team, not as a dictator. If you want to join an energized team like this, send us your resume and cover letter today! Compensation: $100,000 - $135,000 Responsibilities: This role will work directly with clients and be the primary attorney on cases. From the initial "handoff" from our sales squad, all the way through the closing of the file, you will be responsible for helping the clients and the firm accomplish their goals. We want someone with some real-world experience. Frequently, the best advice is not just legal advice - it's also personal, business, or financial advice. • Supervise the estate administration paralegal in preparing probate and estate administration petitions and related filings., • Assist Fiduciaries with marshaling assets, determining immediate cash needs, determining estate debts and liabilities, and preparing an initial plan of distribution., • Guiding and advising fiduciary through ongoing administration of the estate and/or trust., • Assist clients effectively by understanding their needs, analyzing the situation, and then strategizing and deciding on a proper course of action., • Delegate to and review the work of paralegals and legal assistants., • Discuss estate planning with clients to understand their needs, fears, and desires., • Advise clients regarding retirement plans, charitable giving, and insurance., • Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action., • Design estate plans that will work for clients within the client’s chosen price point., • Draft wills, trusts, and powers of attorney., • Collaborate with other attorneys and paralegals to effectively move files through the estate administration process., • You should delegate to Paralegals and legal staff to accomplish tasks where appropriate, but you remain responsible for ensuring the timely and professional completion of the work assigned., • Represent clients in court regarding estate matters., • Legal research and drafting discovery, motions, pleadings, orders, judgments, and status updates., • Overseeing and analyzing discovery., • Monitor your caseload and move cases progressively forward and through the pipeline in accordance with defined milestones., • Make recommendations on the design, deployment, and execution of policies, procedures, processes, checklists, templates, forms, etc., to create systems that run the business efficiently and profitably., • Networking., • Giving in-person and webcast presentations to groups of clients, attorneys, financial professionals, or potential clients., • Keep your CLEs and law license up-to-date., • Conveys confidence in person and on the phone., • Shows empathy to clients and puts them at ease during challenging times., • Demonstrates exceptional communication skills., • Able to hold yourself and others accountable., • A go-getter with a strong work ethic., • Small, boutique, reputable firm., • Competitive salary and bonus., • The balance between home and work life., • 5+ years of estate planning experience required, including planning for taxable estates., • You must be good with basic technology. Experience with Windows 10 or 11 and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) is required. Experience with Clio and Google Workspace is preferred but not required., • Excellent references are required., • 3 years of estate and trust administration and probate experience is preferable., • Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited law school and must be licensed to practice law in Florida or able to be licensed within 3 months., • Excellent communication skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations., • Up-beat, self-starter, who has meticulous attention to detail, common sense, great interpersonal skills, and is a good writer. About Company Grimaldi Law Firm isn’t your typical legal shop—we’re a fast-growing, mission-driven firm that’s redefining what it means to support families through life’s biggest decisions. From estate planning to real estate closings, we help people protect what matters most and build lasting wealth. And we don’t stop there. Our team is passionate about helping families prepare for the “what-ifs” in life with customized, full-service estate and trust solutions that bring peace of mind, transforming how families build and protect their legacy. We provide premium estate planning, seamless real estate closings, and wealth-protection legal services throughout Florida. Grimaldi Law Firm is a fast-growing, mission-driven firm. We believe in: Legacy. Leadership. Protection. Elevation.

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