Associate Estate Planning Attorney

Full-Time (Hybrid Available)

Salary commensurate with experience but is expected to be $90,000+.

$10,000 Signing Bonus to be paid at end of 30 ($2,500), 60 ($2,500), and 90 ($5,000) days.

Doug Newborn Law Firm, P.LLC., is a client-focused, family-focused law firm assisting clients through planning for their future. Our primary areas of practice include probate, estate planning, and guardianship and conservatorship. We understand that detailed and proper estate planning is an important goal for our clients, and we strive to exercise patience and empathy with all we come into contact with. We are a family-friendly law firm that understands that 40-hour billable weeks are not conducive to one’s mental/emotional well-being.

We are searching for an estate planning attorney to add to our growing team who will work with our team of attorneys/paralegals to obtain successful outcomes for our clients.

About You

• You have an Arizona bar license and experience in estate planning (drafting Wills, financial POAs, health care POAs, living wills/end of life care directives, revocable Trusts, etc.).
• You are searching for an opportunity to be the go-to person in a law firm that manages the Firm’s estate planning clients.
• After becoming familiar with the Firm’s systems and processes, you look forward to growing and managing the Firm’s estate planning practice.
• You either have experience or are willing to learn to draft Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, First Party Special Needs Trusts, Gun Trusts, and other more complex estate plans.
• You take initiative and like to figure things out yourself but won't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
• You are familiar with the ins and outs of Wills and Trusts and can explain them to clients.
• You like working with estate planning clients.
• You have excellent attention to detail and superb verbal and written communication skills.
• You understand how important it is to keep your clients informed and updated.
• You like to use the latest in legal technology.
• You are searching for a career opportunity where you can settle in for the long term.
• You have the ability to calm a client's fears and concerns.
• You have experience handling emergency legal situations and you can think on your feet to seek a quick resolution to a client's legal emergency.
• You have experience getting short notice on deadlines and can reprioritize your task list accordingly.
  
  

Your Duties Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Drafting, reviewing, and updating estate planning documents, including Wills, Trusts, and powers of attorney.
• Meeting with clients to discuss their estate planning goals and needs.
• Providing legal advice on estate planning matters.
• Communicating with clients and other professionals, such as accountants and financial advisors.
  
  

Additionally, we are seeking someone with the following experience and qualifications:

• Licensed to practice in Arizona (required).
• Experience in estate planning (required).
• You feel completely comfortable with estate planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) (required).
• Tech savvy (desired).
  
  

We Value Our Team And Offer

• Weekly payroll
• Health insurance stipend of $125/week
• No billable hour minimum
• Paid time off begins to accrue immediately. Additional, at no cost to you, paid time off around holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Easter (or other similar holidays and observances)
• Reimbursement for CLE courses
• Paid bar dues
• Paid malpractice insurance
  
  

To apply for this opportunity, please email (to [email protected]):

• A detailed resume
• A list of at least two references
• A writing sample
• A cover letter telling us why you are interested in this position and how soon you can start.
  
  

Thank you for your interest in our firm.

Full-time

Salary: From $90,000+ depending on experience

$10,000 Signing Bonus to be paid at end of 30 ($2,500), 60 ($2,500), and 90 ($5,000) days