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Whether You're Looking for a Full-Time or Part-Time Role, You'll Thrive Here If You Want to Do Exceptional Work With Exceptional People. You've practiced estate planning and probate law long enough to know that some firms just don't get it. They're disorganized, overly rigid, full of drama, or content with "good enough." Not us. We're a woman-owned, mission-driven, fast-growing law firm helping families plan and protect their legacies--without court, conflict, or confusion. We believe in doing work that matters, leading with heart and integrity, and building a team where accountability is expected and excellence is celebrated. If you want to do high-quality legal work with clients who appreciate your guidance and grow alongside professionals who actually care, we want to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing Regardless of whether you're seeking a full-time associate role or the flexibility of a part-time associate role, you'll handle a mix of estate planning, trust and probate administration, and business matters. We're growing fast, and we're looking for associates who can contribute meaningfully from day one. Compensation: Total compensation package for a full-time estate planning associate is between $100,000 - $120,000, which includes performance-based bonuses, health insurance, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off, continuing legal education, and bar dues. Compensation for an associate in a part-time role is dependent on agreed-upon weekly hours and hitting/exceeding KPIs, with opportunity for performance-based bonuses. Responsibilities: • Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action. • Prepare  wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. • Discuss plans  with clients for distributing clients’ assets. • Stay sharp ; demonstrate the capacity and habits required to keep up with developments in estate and tax law. • Lead client consultations and deliver clear, strategic legal advice (no hiding behind legalese). • Draft and review comprehensive estate plans , including revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, and asset protection trusts. • Navigate probate and trust administration with compassion and confidence. • Represent clients in court on probate matters, including guardianship and conservatorship, when necessary. • Collaborate  with paralegals and support staff. • Take ownership of your files, deadlines, communication, and outcomes. Qualifications: • At least 5 years of experience at a legal firm working on estate planning and probate law issues. • Must be licensed to practice law in Michigan. • Understanding of a variety of real estate matters , including title insurance, wills and trusts, property management, and litigation. • Great communication skills , particularly in stressful and emotional situations. • Can confidently design and implement foundational estate plans and advanced estate planning strategies, or navigate probate--and can show us how you do it well. • Don't wait to be told what to do --you see what needs doing and get it done. • Know how to build rapport and trust with clients quickly and comfortably. • Be organized, accountable, and take prid e in producing excellent legal work. • Embrace growth, change, and continuous improvement --personally and professionally. About Company: We're not your typical law firm. We're a woman-owned firm that is purpose-driven, performance-minded, and people-focused. We've doubled our caseload in the past two years and plan to double again. Our founder is excited to surround herself with a team of professionals who are focused on career growth, understanding client needs, and delivering exceptional experiences to clients. What we value: AccountabilityContinuous GrowthElevated Client Journey; Grounded ConversationsUnified StrengthIf you're sharp, steady, and serious about building something meaningful for yourself and clients, we invite you to apply.

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