CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Kemp Klein is a dynamic, growing, mid-size law firm with a culture of collegiality, respect and autonomy. We are looking for a high energy, highly-motivated and highly-skilled entrepreneurial lawyer to join its employment law practice to expand its depth.
The candidates should have 5+ years of experience in the practice areas. Attorney candidates should also be willing to become the successor primary lawyer for the current practice as well as to help continue the development of the practice for future success.
If you are looking for both professional and practice growth, leadership opportunities and bonus income potential based on productivity, in an excellent law firm, you are who we are looking for. Strong benefits and compensation package available. Please direct resumes/inquiries to: henriett.strebe@kkue.com.
Estate Planning & Trust Administration Paralegal: The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in estate planning and trust administration.
- This position requires the ability to draft basic estate planning documents using EP software (Wealth Counsel and Interactive Legal Services (ILS) program knowledge helpful, but not required), and experience and/or knowledge of more complex estate planning for wealthy clients (including irrevocable trusts) and federal estate tax and federal gift tax matters.
- Knowledge of wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and excellent communication skills are needed.
- Position will be involved in all aspects of estate planning functions, such as assisting/advising clients on asset protection, powers of attorney, business transfer and succession planning, probate and estate administration, corporate law, and business counsel.
- Preparing accountings in accordance with Michigan Uniform Principal & Income Act
- Responsible for probate court filings and notice requirements
- Preparing federal estate tax returns, including assisting clients in obtaining necessary information and documentation, organization and assembly of supporting documentation for returns and filing of returns and supporting documentation with the Internal Revenue Service
- Qualified candidates must be self-driven, hard-working, and possess excellent research and writing skills, as well as having a paralegal certificate.
Real Estate Associate: The ideal candidate will have 6+ years experience in the following:
- Drafting and negotiating commercial and residential real estate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, lease agreements (office, retail, industrial) and conveyance documents
- Reviewing and resolving title and survey issues
- All aspects of due diligence
- Conduct closings
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
Employment Law Associate: The ideal candidate will have 6+ years experience in the following:
- Negotiating and drafting correspondence and all agreements related to labor and employment law.
- Consulting and advising employers regarding employment-law compliance and best practices.
- All aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, taking depositions and arguing in court and other administrative/governmental employment oversight settings.
- Managing and grow client relationships.
- Portable book of business is a plus.
- Strong analytical, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
Kemp Klein Law Firm offers superior benefits and a great working environment. Interested and qualified candidates should send their written resumes HERE.