Guardianship Attorney - HENDERSON & SUMMERLIN

(1 to 5+ Years Experience)

Salary (Competitive Starting Salary DOE & Bonus Opportunities)

Day-to-day activities include:

Working on guardianship and conservatorship matters

• Assisting clients with establishing and administering guardianships and conservatorships for minors and incapacitated adults.
• Preparing and filing petitions, reports and accountings required for judicial approval and compliance.
• Advising clients on guardianship responsibilities, fiduciary duties and compliance with statutory requirements
• Providing legal guidance on alternatives to guardianship such as powers of attorney and trusts.
• Assisting clients with planning for incapacity and special needs care.
• Structuring guardianship plans to address financial management, healthcare decisions and living arrangements
• Representing clients in contested guardianship cases, including disputes over capacity , fitness of guardians and fiduciary actions.
• Negotiating settlements and resolving conflicts through mediation and arbitration.
• Drafting and reviewing petitions, orders, annual reports and care plans.
• Preparing legal correspondence, motions and settlement agreements.
• Ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all legal documentation.

What we would like you to bring to the team…

• J.D. degree from accredited law school
• License to practice law in Nevada
• Strong knowledge of Nevada guardianship law and procedures.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation and research skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.