Junior Attorney

Law Office of Polly Tatum•Worcester, MA

3d•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed attorneys and grow your career? Our law firm is looking for the next associate attorney to assist in providing legal counsel to clients. You will work closely with our senior partners and associates, conduct legal research, draft documents, and maintain client files. If you’ve recently graduated from law school, have excellent fact-finding and communication skills, and are ready to jump-start your career in the legal industry, we want to hear from you! Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 depending on experience Benefits & Perks: Medical & Dental Insurance, Performance-based bonuses, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, Complimentary Estate Planning Services, All-expenses-paid trip after 5 years of service, ongoing recognition, team events, and celebrations

Requirements

Licensed and in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar
Experience practicing estate planning, probate, or elder law
Strong legal drafting, research, and analytical skills
Ability to manage a caseload while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
Excellent client communication skills with a compassionate and clear approach
Experience with court filings and managing ongoing litigation or administrative proceedings
Comfortable reviewing and providing feedback on work product from paralegals and support staff

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with MassHealth regulations and Medicaid eligibility preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct paid strategy sessions for estate planning, probate, and Medicaid matters
Lead the engagement process during EP strategy sessions, ensuring contracts and fees are completed and collected
Conduct design meetings with clients to develop legal strategies
Conduct review meetings with clients to explain post-appointment responsibilities and answer questions
Review and edit EP drafts prepared by support staff
Review and edit initial drafts of probate petitions and related documents, ensuring legal accuracy before submission to clients
Manage and prepare probate filings
Review and analyze Medicaid client documents for completeness and accuracy before submission to MassHealth
Serve as the primary point of contact with the court, managing filings, follow-ups, and any required communications
Maintain ongoing client communication, providing status updates and addressing questions or concerns throughout the case