Job Description

Job Title : Associate (Estate Planning) Attorney

Location : Maryville and Knoxville, Tennessee

Firm : Vermillion Law

We are a well-respected estate planning and business Law firm with multiple offices in East Tennessee and Florida, committed to providing high-quality legal services in a collaborative, process-driven, collegial work environment. We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our team who will contribute to maintaining a supportive, respectful, and professional atmosphere for both clients and colleagues. This candidate must be a dedicated and skilled legal professional with a strong work ethic who thrives in a team-oriented setting, who has at least 3 years of experience specifically in estate planning and probate work. If you think you might be a good fit (you must have the relevant experience in estate planning and probate work), we encourage you to apply. **Please follow the instructions at the bottom of this job posting.**

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in the following areas of law: Estate Planning, Probate, Conservatorships, and Business Transactions
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
• Manage client relationships and ensure effective communication
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff in handling and managing cases
• Stay current with developments in relevant areas of law
• Be professional in all dealings with clients and colleagues both in and out of work

Required Qualifications :

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active, complaint-free license to practice law in Tennessee
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in estate planning and probate
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism, kindness, and respect in all client and team interactions
• Experience working in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Commitment to contributing positively to office culture and relationships
• Open-minded and non-discriminatory toward any group or gender

Personal Attributes :

• Professionalism: A high standard of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct
• Emotional Intelligence: Able to handle conflict with maturity and a focus on resolution. Humble and kind in dealing with colleagues and clients. Good communicator.
• Team-Oriented: Enjoys collaborating with colleagues and values collective success over individual recognition
• Adaptable and Resilient: Able to manage competing priorities and maintain a positive attitude under pressure
• Client-Centered Approach: Demonstrates empathy and professionalism in all client dealings, maintaining strong working relationships with clients, staff, vendors, and others in our industry

Why Join Us? We provide:

• A respectful, fun, team-oriented work environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the firm, mentorship
• Competitive salary and comprehensive health and retirement benefits, salary $95,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing legal education support
• Participation in community initiatives

If you think you might be a good fit, please send your CV with a cover letter to "LC@vermillion.law". (Respectfully, we ask that this cover letter be written by you personally and not by using AI.)

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