Job Description
Job Description
Jones Legal, PLLC is hiring an experienced Associate Attorney with a strong background in probate, estate planning, and estate litigation. This is not an entry-level role but is for someone who can step in on day one and take cases from start to finish with minimal supervision. You will manage a full caseload independently—including handling contested probate matters, drafting estate plans, making court appearances, and working closely with clients and support staff.
We’re looking for a confident self-starter who doesn’t need hand-holding and can juggle both routine and complex matters with efficiency and professionalism. This role also includes oversight of junior team members, with the opportunity to grow into a team leadership position as the firm scales.
This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who wants to grow into a leadership role, with a clear path to managing their own legal team. If you're a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values autonomy, impact, and upward mobility, we want to hear from you.
Compensation:
$85,000 - $98,000 yearly
Responsibilities:
- Manage a full docket of probate, estate planning, and estate litigation cases from intake through resolution
- Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents
- Represent clients in probate court, including uncontested and contested matters (e.g., will contests, heirship disputes, fiduciary litigation)
- Attend hearings, mediations, and trials as needed
- Conduct legal research, prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
- Provide strategic guidance and legal counsel to clients with professionalism and empathy
- Maintain proactive and responsive client communication throughout the case lifecycle
- Supervise and delegate to paralegals, legal assistants, and other team members on assigned cases
- Ensure all case deadlines, filings, and compliance requirements are met without supervision
- Collaborate with the firm owner to improve systems, workflows, and overall client experience
- Participate in internal case reviews, staff development, and occasional marketing or educational events
- Contribute to a positive team culture while pursuing opportunities for growth and leadership within the firm
Qualifications:
- Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam
- Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
- Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
- Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
- Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
About Company
Our firm is a fast-paced environment where you can continue to sharpen your skills while also having the opportunity for advancement. You will be a valued member of a team of people who genuinely care about your success. Our office is a "green" firm, and we operate to provide legal services to clients with ease through the use of technology and systems. We are human-focused problem solvers with a detail-oriented approach that makes us a step above the rest.