Estate Attorney

Coonen Law, PLLC

Estate Attorney

Comstock Park, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 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 You'll handle a mix of estate planning, trust and probate administration, and business matters. We're growing fast, and we're looking for someone who can contribute meaningfully--on day one. Compensation: Total compensation package between $80,000 - $120,000, which includes performance-based bonuses, health insurance, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off, continuing legal education, and bar dues. Responsibilities: • Prepare wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents • Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action • Discuss plans with clients for distributing clients’ assets • 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. • Stay sharp: keep up with developments in estate and tax law. • Collaborate with paralegals and support staff. • Take ownership of your files, deadlines, communication, and outcomes. Qualifications: • 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 • Experience at a legal firm working on estate planning and probate law issues for at least 1-2 years is required • Must be licensed to practice law in Michigan. • 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. • Are organized, self-accountable, and take pride in producing excellent legal work. • Embrace growth, change, and continuous improvement--personally and professionally. Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000 yearly

    • 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. • Stay sharp: keep up with developments in estate and tax law. • Collaborate with paralegals and support staff. • Take ownership of your files, deadlines, communication, and outcomes.

  • Compensation
    $80,000-$120,000 per year