Associate Attorney

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• Job Overview

Are you ready to join an outstanding and rapidly growing team? Lovett & House needs another associate attorney. Our offices are in Tipp City, Troy, Sidney, Dayton, Delaware, Kettering, Springfield, Fairborn, and Eaton. We practice elder law, wills, trusts, guardianships, estate planning, probate, and Medicaid planning. For additional information, visit us at www.lovettlawoffice.com / careers.

The successful candidate would have an outgoing personality and enjoy collaborating with senior citizens. An active license to practice in Ohio is mandatory. We need a team-player who is computer savvy, detail driven, professional, and productive. This position calls for client interaction on a daily basis. Travel between our offices and meeting immobile clients where they are is required. Public speaking and marketing roles are available. Although experienced applicants are preferrable, we will train the right person, particularly those in the top 50% of their law school class. This is an exceptional opportunity for a new attorney.

Please send your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and salary expectation to mmcguire@lovettlawoffice.com. We will not consider your application unless you include a minimum salary demand. No phone inquires please.

The minimum salary is $65,000 annually with incentives to earn more. Attorneys may join the firm’s health & welfare plans on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We have a team-focused environment, productivity bonuses, and an attainable partnership track. We value long-term relationships with our clients, employees, communities, and each other.

• Duties
• Conduct initial consultations with clients.
• Legal research on various topics including, but not limited to, estate planning, trust administration, Medicaid, and probate law.
• Draft documents such as advance directives, powers of attorney, probate pleadings, trusts, trust funding instructions, deeds, trust memoranda, and private settlement agreements.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements, such as Medicaid recovery matters.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases and provide support.
• Handle document executions in our offices and at client homes, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.
• Engage with clients about their estate planning, probate matters, Medicaid plans and applications, Guardianships, and trust funding.
• Experience
• Experience in probate, Medicaid, guardianships, family law, estate planning, real estate, personal property and real estate transactions, and tax law is advantageous.
• Strong skills in legal drafting and human interaction are essential for success in this role.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location : In person