Associate Attorney

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Fort Myers office of our client seeks an associate attorney with 1 year of experience. The candidate will be responsible for assisting senior partners and counsel in all aspects of estate planning, business planning, asset protection, elder law, and estate administration. Provides support in the areas of research, analysis, and drafting. Meets with clients to provide advice and counseling. Drafts documents, including but not limited to correspondence, wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney and directives, guardianship designation, estate tax documents, conservatorships, formal and informal probate administration, asset administration and trust administration. May assist with business planning by drafting documents, including but not limited to, the business structure designs, business tax planning and formation of entities in the most beneficial state, as well as the customized preparation of founding documents, standard and complex operating agreements, employment agreements, commercial leases, equipment leases, loans, mortgages, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, top hat agreements, preparation of stock purchase agreements, as well as any and all other business contracts and agreements of which we are retained in the ordinary course of business or of which we can readily gain the competence to accept the representation ethically. Conducts legal research and may attend hearings or other legal proceedings as needed, with senior attorneys. Communicates with senior attorneys, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently and timely. Builds and maintains client relationships. Willingness to follow and accept of team's core values. Other duties as assigned. Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Florida.

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