Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring an Associate Attorney with experience in Trusts, Estates, and Elder Law

Position: Mid-Level Associate

Location: Laytonsville, MD

Type: Full-Time; Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote)

This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys building relationships, working collaboratively with a supportive team, and helping clients feel confident and cared for as they plan for the future. Under the guidance of a senior attorney, you’ll work closely with paralegals and staff to move client matters smoothly from design through execution. Our ideal candidate is thoughtful, detail-oriented, and genuinely enjoys guiding clients through important and sometimes emotional conversations.

$100,000 - $125,000 yearly

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• Approaches estate planning as people-centered work rather than document production.
• Treats every client with respect and empathy.
• Demonstrates ownership, integrity, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Provides clear drafting instructions and constructive feedback to paralegals and staff.
• Complex legal concepts are explained in plain language without sacrificing accuracy.
• Planning strategies appropriately address tax implications, fiduciary roles, guardianship considerations, and asset coordination.
• Signing meetings are conducted professionally and efficiently, with clients expressing clarity and confidence in their plan.

Our preferred candidate:

• Is an active member of the State Bar of Maryland.
• Has 3 to 5 years of estate planning and/or estate administration experience.
• Has the capacity to handle cases and clients independently (after a period of orientation and monitored work).
• Shows compassion when dealing with clients and has a talent for winning their confidence and respect.
• Is willing to work hard to see that our clients receive top-notch service and results.
• Is proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Has character, intelligence and integrity, and someone who contributes positively to the atmosphere within the office.
• Is competent with technology including Case Management Software, Google Workspace, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Willow Legal Group helps families leave a legacy and not a mess. We believe that estate planning is about people and their goals and not paperwork and assets. We aim to make the estate planning process comfortable, empowering, and enjoyable (maybe even fun). Our team values a positive attitude, a growth-mindset, a strong work ethic, and accountability.