Elder Law Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking an experienced and motivated Elder Law Attorney who strongly desires to specialize in elder law, estate planning, probate, trust administration, Medicaid, and guardianships. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be capable of managing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The candidate must also exhibit a high level of compassion for clients' needs while delivering superior customer service. Familiarity with Wealth Counsel and Elder Council is preferred, and the candidate should be licensed to practice law in Indiana.

Duties:

• Specialize in elder law, estate planning, probate, trust administration, Medicaid, and guardianships.
• Utilize a detail-oriented approach in drafting, reviewing, and editing estate planning documents.
• Manage a book of business (preferred) and proactively seek new client opportunities.
• Provide superior customer service by addressing and fulfilling the unique needs of elderly clients.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrate a quick learning ability to adapt to evolving legal processes.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in elder law or related fields.
• Licensed to practice law in Indiana.
• Strong desire to work in elder law with a genuine interest in the associated areas.
• Motivated and quick to learn new legal processes.
• Possess a book of business (preferred).
• Extremely detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in legal documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective client communication.
• Ability to manage priorities and work efficiently under pressure.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Indiana.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and editing estate planning documents.
• Familiarity with Wealth Counsel and Elder Council (preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective client interaction.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Compassion for the needs of elderly clients.
• Business development skills with a focus on expanding the client base.

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Founded at the very beginning of the twentieth century, this premier law firm provides top-class legal services to a wide range of clients, right from individual and families to Fortune 500 companies. The attorneys here handle all types of legal issues related to business and corporate law, creditors' rights and bankruptcy, elder law and Medicaid planning, estate planning and administration, labor and employment matters, litigation, municipal law, mediation, and real estate and land use.