Law Offices of James A. Miller, P.C.
Associate Attorney
Full Time • Worcester
Benefits:
- IRA match
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
Ready to Grow Beyond Billable Hours? Join Our Estate and Medicaid Planning Firm
About Us and the Position:
We are a well-established Worcester County boutique law firm with a primary focus on estate planning, probate, trust administration and elder law. For over 30 years, we are passionate about the work we do. We are looking for an equally passionate full-time attorney who wants to join our talented team of “A” players to do meaningful work.
Unlike some firms, we’re not interested in transactional work and billable hour minimums. The heart of our practice focuses on building and nurturing relationships with our thousands of valued clients. We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly motivated by the work they do and the impact they have on clients and teammates
- Enthusiastic to put in the hours to learn and achieve their personal and professional goals
- Entrepreneurial at heart and interested in honing their leadership and mentoring skills
- Adept at producing high-quality work
- An excellent communicator who would enjoy presenting to groups of 20-30 people in a workshop format, several times a month
We will work closely with you to teach the law and art of estate planning plus provide access to nationally recognized experts for learning substantive law and best practices, from basic to advanced planning strategies.
Experience and Skills Required:
- 2-5 years of legal work experience preferred, estate and/or Medicaid planning background helpful but not required
- Excellent verbal, grammar, and proofing skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to accurately manage calendars, competing priorities, deadlines, proof documents, and other tasks
- Dependable and accountable with a high work ethic to achieve personal and law firm goals
- Ability to lead, mentor and collaborate in a team environment with a positive attitude
- Approaches challenges as opportunities for problem-solving, growth and improvement to our systems
- MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Zoom
What We Have to Offer You
- Competitive compensation tailored to your skills and experience
- Hands-on mentoring and access to national experts
- A clear career path with advancement opportunities
- PTO, holidays, health insurance, IRA match, and more
If you’re ready to trade the grind of billable hours for a fulfilling career making a difference, we’d love to meet you.
Compensation: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) is a non-profit voluntary association whose members consist of a dedicated group of elder law and special needs attorneys across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MassNAELA was incorporated in 1992, to serve the legal profession and the public with the following mission: Educate, inspire, serve, advocate, and provide community to attorneys with practices in elder and special needs law.
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Flexible Schedule
Working in the legal field can allow you to have a great work/life balance. Whether you are working in a small law office or a large firm, the legal profession offers flexible schedules and great office culture.
Job Security
Many Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys advise clients regarding the probate process (legal process when someone dies) and taxes. As Benjamin Franklin said, “The only two certainties in life are death and taxes.”
Rewarding Work
The practice of Elder and Special Needs law focuses on building personal relationships and helping clients obtain benefits that will help them lead better lives. These practice areas also help individuals and families plan for the future, which can make some of life’s most challenging times a little more straightforward.