Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Missouri and Kansas to join their team. The role involves advising and representing clients in estate planning, Medicaid planning, and guardianships, with training provided.

Duties

• Advise and represent clients in estate planning, Medicaid planning, and guardianships.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.
• Attend client meetings and court appearances.
• Collaborate on complex cases with senior attorneys.
• Build long-term relationships with families and care community professionals.

Requirements

• Licensed (or soon to be licensed) to practice law in Missouri and Kansas.
• 0-5 years of legal experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• A genuine interest in working with older adults, families, caregivers, and special needs individuals.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, self-starter.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Missouri and Kansas (or pending).

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Client communication and service.
• Organizational and detail-oriented abilities.

Benefits

• Training provided in estate planning, Medicaid planning, and guardianships.

The law firm provides elder law related services in Kansas and Missouri. Its practice areas include elder care law, estate planning, Medicaid planning, guardianships, and special needs trust. The firm is located in Overland Park, Kansas.