Associate Attorney

Are you ready to step away from the billable hour grind and do legal work that truly changes families' lives? As we grow our presence in Gainesville and the surrounding communities, you'll have direct client interaction, ownership over meaningful cases, and a genuine growth track. No billable hours. Real cases from day one. Just real work that protects real families. As an Associate Attorney, you'll work with families to provide legal guidance and strategies that protect their legacies and give them confidence in the road ahead. Because families deserve more than a law firm that clocks hours — they deserve a team that shows up. At Nelson Elder Care Law, we've built a culture around five things Own It, Client Committed, Flock Together, Humbly Confident, and Get Stuff Done Right. That's not a poster on the wall — it's how we hire, how we mentor, and how we measure success. You'll never be handed a caseload and left on your own. You'll be part of a flock that has your back, a team that celebrates wins together, and a firm that's betting big on Gainesville — with you helping lead the charge from the ground up. Compensation $90,000 yearly Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of the Associate Attorney are to build confidence, affirming they made the right choice at the Attorney Engagement Meeting, verify their plan, gather designations, and oversee client experience. What You Will Do Conduct Attorney Engagement Meetings with clients, assess their needs, and develop strategies to meet Estate Planning needs, Medicaid benefits, probate, and guardianship needs. Show compassion when interacting with clients to earn their trust and build confidence. Educate the client and answer questions to ensure understanding of the plan. Gather needed information, including client details, designations, and confirm referrals. Provide these meeting details within 48 hours of the Attorney Engagement to the assigned Paralegal. Serve as the point of contact for client legal questions that require an attorney. Update the CRM system with meeting or call details on every interaction. Follow up with clients to maintain relationships. Manage caseload with minimal oversight and work directly with legal team members to ensure clients’ goals are met within the expected timeframe. Provide excellent service to ensure the client has an exceptional client experience. Seek opportunities for continuous learning to keep up to date with legal issues affecting our areas of practice. Perform other tasks as assigned. Qualifications What you will bring Attorney admitted to the Georgia Bar and in good standing. Experience as an attorney, preferably related to Estate Planning, Probate, or Guardianship/Conservatorship- But not required. Excellent communication skills, including using appropriate tone and professionalism when engaging with clients. Strong ethical compass. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. A self-starter with a positive attitude, resilient emotional intelligence, strong work ethic, and good judgment. Strong negotiation skills, including the willingness and ability to reconcile differences and find mutual wins. Attention to detail. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. About Company Why Nelson Elder Care Law? Work That Matters The work we do changes lives. Every case represents a family looking for guidance, protection, and peace of mind during a difficult season. A Team That Cares We believe culture matters. We work hard, support each other, celebrate wins, and genuinely care about both clients and our teammates. Growth Opportunities We're committed to developing our people. Whether you're looking to deepen your legal expertise or grow your career, we'll provide opportunities to learn, contribute, and advance. Ownership and Impact We trust our team members to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact on the client experience every day. Benefits & Perks Medical, Dental & Vision (Company pays 50% of premiums) Company-paid basic life and disability 401(k) with company match Free Estate Planning PTO and holidays Paid trip after 5 years! Recognition, events, celebrations, and more Professional growth opportunities and career path #J-18808-Ljbffr