Trusts and Estates Attorney

***The salary range for this position is $44.29 - $51.43 per hour.***

***Please note, that all applicants applying for US job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.***

Our customer is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. They help researchers make new discoveries, doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients, and lawyers develop winning strategies. They prevent online fraud and money laundering and help insurance companies evaluate and predict risk. Their events combine in-person and digital experiences to help customers learn about markets, source products and complete transactions. In short, they enable customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.

We are seeking a Trusts and Estates Attorney on a contract basis to support our Customer's business needs. This position will require reviewing and updating practical guidance and forms, an online legal product for attorneys, and creating new content, as needed. This is a contract position involving flexible hours (assignments can be completed as your schedule permits, as long as the deadline is met). This role is 100% remote.

What You’ll do:

• Draft, review, and revise practical guidance articles on trusts and estates and probate topics
• Review and update wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents
• Draft new forms, checklists, charts, and other how-to guidance on estate planning topics, as needed
• Supplement existing documents with state-specific practical guidance based on state law, local custom, and legal practice experience

Must Haves:

• 5+ years of experience as a practicing trusts and estates attorney
• Member, in good standing, of the Louisiana State Bar
• Substantive experience drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and other estate planning documents
• Excellent writing, editing, and legal research skills
• Comfortable working in Microsoft Word with track changes and conducting online research
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to complete assigned projects by prescribed deadlines
• Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks effectively

Education:

• A Law degree from an accredited law school

Hours & Location:

• M-F, 15 hours/week. This role is 100% remote.

Please Note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors who plan to be onsite to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines. Prior to coming into our offices, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements)

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, AD&D, and Commuter Benefits program.