Attorney - Elder Law Planning
About The Position
Legacy Law Firm, P.C. is hiring an attorney for its new Johnston, Iowa office. The attorney will work with individuals, families, business owners, and agricultural clients on customized estate and elder law plans, and will collaborate with experienced attorneys based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Since most mentoring will occur remotely, the attorney should be able to handle trusts and core estate planning documents independently from the start. The role also involves developing relationships with clients and professional referral partners in the Des Moines area and helping establish the new office’s legal workflow and client service standards. Legacy Law Firm, P.C. is a boutique firm focused on estate planning, elder law, and business planning. It offers on-the-job training, flexible scheduling options, competitive compensation, benefits, and a collaborative and supportive culture. The position offers room to grow in leadership and compensation, with mentorship from accomplished attorneys, including a Board-Certified Elder Law Attorney.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of elder law planning experience, including trusts.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in Iowa.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership ability and the drive to manage cases without daily oversight.
- Desire to build a long-term career.
- Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional client service.
- Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational abilities.
- Comfort handling trusts and core estate planning documents independently from day one.
Nice To Haves
- An established professional network in the Des Moines area.
- Experience with Iowa Medicaid and long-term care planning.
Responsibilities
- Meet with individuals, families, and farmers to design customized plans.
- Advise clients on elder law issues, including long-term care and Medicaid planning.
- Advise clients on special needs planning, guardianships, and conservatorships.
- Handle probate, trust administration, guardianship, and conservatorship matters.
- Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on advanced elder law and Medicaid strategies.
- Build trusted relationships with clients and professional referral partners.
- Help build the Johnston office’s legal workflow and client service standards.
- Guide support staff.
- Stay in close contact with the Sioux Falls team so both offices run consistently.
Benefits
- Yearly performance bonus.
- Firm-paid employee premium on the Wellmark HDHP with HSA; PPO available.
- Aflac dental and VSP vision.
- 401(k) through Edward Jones with a 3% employer contribution after one year.
- Long-term disability through Northwestern Mutual.
- Dependent care FSA.
- Cell phone on the firm’s business plan.
- Unlimited PTO.
- 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
- Birthday afternoon off.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- On-the-job training and mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
