Associate Attorney at Law Office of David P. Shapiro

We are Law firm with a congenial environment. We work as a team and provide an opportunity for different kinds of experience to branch into related areas of law. We are also firm believers in having a work/life balance.

Our ideal candidate has 3-5 years' experience in our practice area and is seeking a position that they can stay with and commit to. You are motivated to assist in working with families in a meaningful way. You are also comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Drafting pleadings and forms, including Probate, Estate, Trust, Guardianship and Conservatorship Pleadings, affidavits, and motions,
• Working with and conversion of Potential clients,
• Possible overseeing Mass Health long-term care applications,
• Drafting Estate planning documents including Wills, Trusts and Special Needs Trusts.
• Performing legal research,
• Working with clients
• Court appearances including both emergency and regular hearings, filings, reviews, and status conferences,
• Case management,
• Capabilities in working with numbers in Excel and experience or capacity in drafting Probate Accounts
• Assisting with Mental Health Publication for Mass Practice

Experience and Qualifications:
• Ideally Minimum of 2 to 3 years' experience required
• Massachusetts bar license required
• Possesses a strong work ethic
• Exhibits empathy to clients
• Has a passion for this area of law
• Has excellent critical thinking abilities
• Has exceptional writing and drafting techniques
• Has strong legal and research skills
• Possesses excellent communication skills
• Has excellent drafting skills, attention to detail and is results driven
• Follows established processes

Benefits
•Health insurance
•Retirement plan
•Dental insurance
•PTO
•Holidays
•Payment of Massachusetts Bar dues
•Reimbursement for CLE classes
•Bonus potential