Estate Planning or Elder Law Attorney

Cranfill Sumner LLP (Raleigh/Charlotte) is seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Estate Planning or Elder Law attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate has more than 5 years’ experience devoted exclusively to estate planning or elder law and is looking for a place to support clients and practice while growing their business.  If you are a business-minded attorney with a heart for client service in these practice areas, this opportunity is for you.  Candidates should have experience dedicated solely to estate planning, trust and estate administration, or elder law with a solid book of business and proven business development plan.  A strong background with trust and estate litigation or special proceedings, guardianships, and other related hearings before a Clerk would also be beneficial. Ideal candidates will be able to work independently to develop their own practice in either Raleigh or Charlotte and collaborate with our established practice group in Wilmington.  Candidates should be NC licensed and practice ready. 

Apply on website: https://www.cshlaw.com/about/careers/

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• In-depth knowledge of statutes pertaining to estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, guardianship, and related ethical rules.
• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, especially with elderly clients and families.
• Ability to manage sensitive and emotionally charged situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in legal practice management software and document automation tools.
• Active North Carolina law license
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience devoted exclusively to estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, or related fields.
• Involvement or leadership in NAELA or other similar organizations preferred.
• Collaboration and communication appropriate for successful team-oriented work.
• Commitment to business development; thought leadership on estates and elder law; and presentations on current topics.
• General Technology Skills, e.g., GenAI; Billing Software; Microsoft Suite; Outlook; Westlaw or Lexis