Are you ready to step away from the billable hour grind and do legal work that truly changes families' lives?

Clients deserve more than a law firm that clocks hours — they deserve a team that shows up. At Nelson Elder Care Law, we've built a culture around five things: Own It, Client Committed, Flock Together, Humbly Confident, and Get Stuff Done Right. That's not a poster on the wall — it's how we hire, how we mentor, and how we measure success.

As an Associate Attorney, you'll guide families through the legal strategies that protect their legacies and give them confidence in the road ahead. Join a team built on direct client relationships and real ownership over meaningful cases — where compassion comes first, and families' hard-earned savings and peace of mind are what you're fighting for.

If you're ready to trade billable-hour pressure for purpose-driven practice, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and join our team.

The primary responsibilities of the Associate Attorney are to build confidence, affirming they made the right choice at the Attorney Engagement Meeting, verify their plan, gather designations, and oversee client experience

What you'll do:

• Conduct Attorney Engagement Meetings with clients, assess their needs, and develop strategies to meet their needs.
• Show compassion when interacting with clients to earn their trust and build confidence.
• Educate the client and answer questions to ensure understanding of the plan.
• Gather needed information, including client details, designations, and confirm referrals. Provide these meeting details within 48 hours of the Attorney Engagement to the assigned Paralegal.
• Serve as the point of contact for client legal questions that require an attorney.
• Update the CRM system with meeting or call details on every interaction.
• Follow up with clients to maintain relationships.
• Manage caseload with minimal oversight and work directly with legal team members to ensure clients’ goals are met within the expected timeframe.
• Provide excellent service to ensure the client has an exceptional client experience.
• Seek opportunities for continuous learning to keep up to date with legal issues affecting our areas of practice.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Attorney admitted to the Georgia Bar and in good standing.
• Experience as an attorney, preferably related to Estate Planning, Probate, or Guardianship/Conservatorship- But not required.
• Excellent communication skills, including using appropriate tone and professionalism when engaging with clients.
• Strong ethical compass.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• A self-starter with a positive attitude, resilient emotional intelligence, strong work ethic, and good judgment.
• Strong negotiation skills, including the willingness and ability to reconcile differences and find mutual wins.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Why Nelson Elder Care Law?

Work That Matters: The work we do changes lives. Every case represents a family looking for guidance, protection, and peace of mind during a difficult season.

A Team That Cares: We believe culture matters. We work hard, support each other, celebrate wins, and genuinely care about both clients and our teammates.

Growth Opportunities: We're committed to developing our people. Whether you're looking to deepen your legal expertise or grow your career, we'll provide opportunities to learn, contribute, and advance.

Ownership and Impact: We trust our team members to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact on the client experience every day.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental & Vision (Company pays 50% of premiums)
• Company-paid basic life and disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Free Estate Planning
• PTO and holidays
• Paid trip after 5 years! Recognition, events, celebrations, and more
• Professional growth opportunities and career path