Associate Attorney - Estate Planning & Probate

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Estate Planning and Probate Attorney

Offices: Venice | Punta Gorda | Sarasota

WHO WE ARE

For over 100 years, the Farr Law Firm P.A. has served Southwest Florida and remains dedicated to the responsible development of the business, social, and cultural climate of this growing, beautiful, and prosperous region.  We are looking for Estate Planning attorneys to join our growing trusts and estates practice in Punta Gorda, Venice, and Sarasota.

ABOUT YOU

• Motivated to learn and driven to succeed within a dynamic and fast-paced business law practice
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong moral and ethical compass
• Dedicated to our local community
• Team player who recognizes the potential for growth within our firm

TYPICAL DAY

• Client Management – Communicate with clients to commence an engagement, to keep the matter moving forward on a timely basis, and to make certain that the firm’s efforts are in tune with the client’s needs
• Drafting documents
• Meeting with clients to execute documents
• Assist with any other legal matters as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Minimum of three years of experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organized, efficient, and friendly with a strong work ethic
• Experience in drafting wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents
• Understanding of the state and federal tax laws, wills and trusts
• Ability to anticipate client needs; forward-thinking and solutions-oriented approach
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills

HOW TO STAND OUT

• Intellectually curious and eager to take on and learn new matters
• Prior experience in estate planning matters
• Strong problem-solving skills and entrepreneurial initiative
• Seasoned negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional work product and client service
• Organized, efficient, and friendly with a strong work ethic
• Motivated to succeed and deliver the highest quality work product within tight time constraints
• Ability to anticipate client needs; forward-thinking and solutions-oriented approach at all times

Company DescriptionFarr Law Firm has served Southwest Florida for over 100 years and is the oldest and largest law firm in Charlotte County with offices in Punta Gorda, Venice, and Sarasota. This multi-practice law firm has 16 attorneys and addresses a wide range of needs and challenges that individuals and businesses confront including civil, commercial and complex litigation, personal injury and wrongful death, trusts and estates, corporate and business law, real estate, guardianship and asset protection.Company DescriptionFarr Law Firm has served Southwest Florida for over 100 years and is the oldest and largest law firm in Charlotte County with offices in Punta Gorda, Venice, and Sarasota. This multi-practice law firm has 16 attorneys and addresses a wide range of needs and challenges that individuals and businesses confront including civil, commercial and complex litigation, personal injury and wrongful death, trusts and estates, corporate and business law, real estate, guardianship and asset protection.