Estate Planning Litigation Attorney

Pay: $80000.00 - $135000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a long-established highly respected law firm with a strong reputation in the Grand Rapids market.
• Build a well-rounded practice in estate planning probate and litigation within a collaborative small-firm environment.
• Earn meaningful monthly bonuses on top of base salary with strong performers potentially earning $30000 to $40000 annually.
• Enjoy a lower 1500 billable hour expectation while still having real upside tied to your production.
• Work directly with clients take on meaningful responsibility and grow your practice with autonomy and support.
• Be part of a firm that values professional development entrepreneurship and work-life balance.

Location: Grand Rapids Michigan. This is a full-time fully on-site opportunity for an attorney who wants to build a long-term practice in a collegial office setting.

Note: Must have at least 1 year of attorney experience and background in estate planning probate or litigation. Michigan bar admission or clear eligibility for admission should be treated as required.

About Us We are a well-established general practice law firm with a long history of serving individuals businesses and nonprofit organizations. Our attorneys are known for practical guidance strong advocacy and personalized service and we offer a professional environment where attorneys can grow their skills build client relationships and develop a meaningful practice. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise clients on estate planning strategies and prepare core planning documents such as wills trusts powers of attorney and related materials.
• Handle probate and estate administration matters with confidence professionalism and strong client communication.
• Represent clients in probate disputes estate-related litigation and other civil litigation matters as needed.
• Draft motions pleadings legal correspondence and other advocacy-driven documents with precision and strong judgment.
• Appear in court participate in hearings and assist with trial preparation and litigation strategy.
• Work directly with clients to solve important personal and business legal issues in a thoughtful practical way.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys in a general practice setting that allows for broad skill development and long-term growth.
• Take ownership of your work contribute to the firms continued success and build a practice with meaningful income upside through monthly bonuses.

Qualifications

• 1 years of attorney experience.
• Experience in estate planning probate or civil litigation.
• Michigan bar admission or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Strong writing communication and client-facing skills.
• Professional judgment initiative and the ability to work with a degree of autonomy.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• Portable business is a plus but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who wants more than just a job. You will have the chance to build real expertise work closely with clients and grow within a respected firm that offers a lower billable requirement monthly bonus potential and room to develop your own practice over time. It is an excellent fit for someone who wants meaningful work strong earning upside and a supportive small-firm environment.

JPC-889

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: Sr. Attys okay. MI bar 1 yr estate planning probate or litigation exp.

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- NO. Packages - NO

• Salary Bands:

  • 1 to 2 years directly relevant experience: about $80000 to $90000 base monthly bonuses with strong performers potentially earning roughly $30000 to $40000 annually in bonus.

  • 3 to 5 years directly relevant experience: estimated $90000 to $115000 base monthly bonuses.

  • 6 years directly relevant experience: estimated $115000 to $130000 base depending on fit production history and any portable business.

  • Attorneys with a book of business: compensation can be structured more aggressively based on revenue potential.

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Small respected Grand Rapids general practice firm hiring an on-site attorney with 1 year of experience. Need someone with estate planning probate or litigation experience who wants to grow a practice. Lower 1500 billable expectation with monthly bonus upside.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Estate Planning / Litigation Attorney - Wheeler Upham - JPC 889 - Source

**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Estate Planning / Litigation Attorney

• Location: Grand Rapids MI

• On-site hybrid remote: On-site

• Experience: 1

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Estate Planning Attorney Probate Attorney Probate Litigation Attorney Trusts & Estates Attorney Estate Administration Attorney Civil Litigation Attorney Litigation Associate Probate Associate Trusts & Estates Associate Wills Trusts and Estates Attorney

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Grand Rapids Atty 200k pop. 1 yr lit or estate planning exp. meh