Associate Attorney

Law Offices of James A. Miller, P.C.

$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years legal work experience preferred; estate or Medicaid planning background is a plus
  • Excellent verbal, grammar, and proofreading skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Dependable with a high work ethic
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and positively collaborate within a team
  • Problem-solving approach towards challenges
  • Proficient in MS Office applications and Zoom.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with clients to build and maintain relationships
  • Prepare and present workshops for groups of 20-30 people
  • Collaborate closely with team members on case strategies
  • Produce high-quality legal documents within deadlines
  • Manage own schedule and roles within the firm effectively
  • Mentor junior associates and less experienced staff
  • Continuously pursue professional growth and development opportunities.

Benefits

  • IRA match
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for advancement
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • IRA match
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off




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

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