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Client Engagement Specialist

Carolina Family Estate Planning, Cary, NC, United States


Do you genuinely care about client experiences and creating exceptional outcomes?

We're looking for someone confident in leading conversations, guiding clients through decisions, and playing a direct role in driving engagement and revenue.

If you're someone who naturally takes ownership in conversations, can think on your feet, and enjoys helping people move forward with clarity and confidence, you'll thrive here.

Who We Are
Carolina Family Estate Planning is a fast‑growing, woman‑owned law firm based in Cary, NC. We help families plan for the future and navigate life's most important transitions through estate planning and estate administration.

We are driven by values like integrity, proactivity, accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to doing meaningful work at a high level. Our growth is a direct result of the people on our team taking ownership, improving systems, and showing up for clients in a real way.

What This Role Really Is
The Client Engagement Specialist is a client‑facing, in‑person role on our Sales Team.

You will lead and contribute to key client interactions—especially early‑stage conversations—where your ability to communicate value, answer questions, and guide decisions directly impacts outcomes.

This is not about reading a script or handing things off. You are part of the experience that moves clients forward.

You’ll also play a key role in maintaining a smooth, professional in‑office experience and ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks in the client journey.

What You’ll Do
Lead Client Conversations

Conduct Kickoff, Discovery, and Annual Assessment meetings

Communicate the value of our Membership Club offering

Guide clients through the next steps with clarity and confidence

Navigate questions and objections in real time

Drive Engagement & Client Experience

Serve as a primary in‑person point of contact for clients

Ensure a polished, professional, and consistent office experience

Coordinate smooth transitions between team members

Support Client Operations

Prepare and send Welcome Packets

Support key touchpoints before and after meetings

Ensure communication is timely, accurate, and complete

Support Front Office Operations

Step in as backup for Reception when needed

Assist with maintaining organization and flow in the office

Provide support for 3S and other client service functions

Assist with In‑Office Events

Manage client check‑in and check‑out during events

Provide light support for presentations as needed

What You Bring

Strong communication skills and professional presence

Confidence in leading conversations and guiding decisions

Ability to think quickly and respond in real time

High level of organization and attention to detail

Reliability, proactivity, and a team‑first mindset

Bonus if you have

Experience in client‑facing or customer service roles

Exposure to sales or client conversion conversations

Background in legal, financial, or other professional services

What Success Looks Like

Clients feel confident, informed, and clear on next steps

Conversations lead to strong engagement and forward movement

The office runs smoothly and professionally at all times

Communication is consistent, accurate, and timely

Demonstrates a genuine commitment to client experience, consistently striving for exceptional outcomes in every interaction

You become a trusted, reliable part of both the client experience and the team

Compensation & Details

Salary: range $45-60K base

Performance‑based incentives tied to engagement and outcomes

Full‑time, in‑person role (Cary, NC)

Typical hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, but will require some nights and Saturday mornings for events

Why This Role Matters
This position sits at a critical point in the client journey.

The way you show up in conversations, handle questions, and guide decisions directly impacts whether clients move forward—and how they feel about the firm long‑term.

Own outcomes, not just tasks —if you want a role where you can own outcomes, not just tasks, this is it.

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