Legal Drafter

About McCullough Law

McCullough Law is an elite law firm focused on delivering specialized, high quality legal services in a professional and efficient manner. We value humility, a job well done, and relationships. We believe that these core values act as a catalyst in allowing us to build, secure, and fulfill the legacies of our team members and clients. 

About Your Role

McCullough Law is seeking a full-time, career-minded Legal Drafter to join our growing company. This specialized role is responsible for drafting and reviewing sophisticated and customized legal documents within the practice areas of estate planning, business, and estate administration. 

Responsibilities

• Draft sophisticated, customized, and detailed legal documents for attorney and copy-editing review  
• Provide legal research to ensure documents meet federal, state, and IRS tax laws 
• Thoroughly review each client’s estate information, structure, and asset documentation to ensure accuracy 
• Consistently and accurately update legal documents based on our client’s changing needs and objectives 
• Keep an accurate and efficient record of all document history on an internal client management system 
• Accurately enter data into the applicable documents and/or forms 
• Collaborate with team members on all aspects of the client’s estate 
• Ensure legal documents and asset transfer documents articulate and achieve the client’s objectives and adhere to attorney recommendations 
• Prepare business entities, operating documents, and business audits as part of estate planning and asset protection strategies 

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in the writing, editing, legal, finance, or business field  
• Must have professional appearance and demeanor 
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills 
• Impeccable attention to detail 
• Effective time management and organization to meet and exceed deadlines 
• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with a team, maintain strict confidentiality, and implement coaching, training, and feedback 
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat 
• Applicants must be available to work onsite Monday to Friday from 8:25 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with different estate planning documents (i.e., will, health care directive, power of attorney, trusts, etc.) 
• Knowledge of real estate, financial investments and bank accounts, private equity, life insurance policies, asset appraisal, and/or business structures and creation 
• Leadership experience 

Benefits

• Pay range is $48,000 – $65,000+ DOE 
• Paid time off (PTO)  
• 15 paid holidays 
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance with generous employer premium coverage 
• 401(k) matching up to 6% 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• VASA Gym Membership Reimbursement