Technical Writer/Legal Drafter

About McCullough Law

McCullough Law is an elite estate planning 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.

Department: Legal Services

Our Legal Services team is critical in fulfilling the wishes and goals of our incredible clients. As a member of the Legal Services team, you will regularly use your acute attention to detail to create and finalize elevated, highly customized, beautiful estate planning documents.

About Your Role

McCullough Law is seeking a full-time, career-minded Technical Writer or Legal Drafter to join our growing company. You must be constantly critically thinking to ensure our clients’ goals and objectives are met. The ideal candidate for this position is adaptable, driven to hit high pressure deadlines, conscientious, and someone who takes pride in their work.

Responsibilities

Draft customized and detailed legal documents for attorney review within specified time parameters

Provide legal research to ensure documents meet federal, state, and IRS tax laws

Thoroughly review each client’s estate information and business documents to ensure accuracy

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

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

Requirements

Required Qualifications

1 year of writing or editorial experience

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, maintain strict confidentiality, and implement 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

2+ years of professional legal, business, or office experience

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

Customer relationship management (CRM) experience

60+ WPM

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) and 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

Permanent