Estate Planning Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Estate Planning Attorney for a fully remote position based in Oklahoma City, OK. This role involves ensuring the legal soundness of estate planning documents, supporting a high-volume operation from home. The position is non-client-facing, focusing on high-integrity legal work without court appearances or billable hours.

Duties

• Perform final reviews of estate planning documents prepared by the paralegal and drafting team.
• Ensure documents align with client data, comply with state law, and are ready for signing.
• Conduct post-review approvals following client document review meetings.
• Review and submit recorded deeds via SimpliFile for compliance.
• Provide internal guidance to the paralegal team on legal questions.
• Conduct proofreading and quality control checks on junior paralegal work.
• Assist with document review meetings or client onboarding tasks as needed.
• Collaborate on estate plan summary cleanup and onboarding coordination.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years active experience as a licensed attorney.
• 10 to 25 years of experience preferred.
• Estate planning experience is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working under the supervision of the Lead Attorney.

Education

• U.S. Juris Doctor degree.

Certifications

• Valid state bar license (no specific state required).

Skills

• Detail-oriented and enjoys independent legal work.
• Tech-savvy and organized.
• Track record of self-management and meeting productivity benchmarks in remote environments.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% IRA match.
• Paid time off up to one month.