Associate Attorney

Parkersburg, WV | Full-Time | Onsite Trueline’s client, a growing estate planning and elder law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its new Parkersburg office. You’ll meet with families, recommend personalized estate plans, and guide clients through planning, probate, and trust administration. This opportunity combines responsibility for a new office with the training, systems, and staff support of an established firm. Attorneys from general practice, family law, personal injury, or litigation who want to transition into estate planning are encouraged to apply. The position offers a base salary starting at $90,000 with flexibility based on experience , an uncapped monthly performance bonus, and a predictable weekday schedule with limited court appearances. What You’ll Do Lead consultations to understand clients’ goals, explain planning options and fees, and help families make informed decisions. Develop estate plan designs, prepare engagement agreements, and coordinate with the drafting team. Review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, HIPAA authorizations, and long-term-care planning documents. Lead signing meetings and explain finalized plans in clear, accessible language. Guide clients, trustees, and personal representatives through probate and trust and estate administration, including required filings, inventories, accountings, and notices. Support Medicaid, veterans’ benefits, and long-term-care planning alongside the public benefits team. Collaborate with paralegals, drafting, funding, and client service teams to keep matters moving and deliver a positive client experience. Maintain accurate client records and support team members. Present educational workshops and contribute articles as needed. Stay current on relevant estate planning, probate, tax, and elder law developments. What You’ll Bring A JD and an active Ohio or West Virginia law license in good standing. Ohio-admitted candidates must be able to obtain West Virginia admission within six months. Strong communication skills and confidence leading client consultations, explaining fees, and discussing recommendations. Interest in developing expertise in estate planning, trusts, Medicaid planning, and probate. Empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to client service. Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters. Willingness to learn and follow established firm processes. Availability to work fully onsite in Parkersburg. Helpful Experience Estate planning, elder law, probate, or trust and estate administration. General practice, family law, personal injury, or other work advising individual clients. Practice ownership or responsibility for client intake and engagement. Medicaid or veterans’ benefits. Actionstep or similar practice management software. Compensation, Benefits & Support Base salary starting at $90,000 , with flexibility for a strong candidate. Uncapped monthly performance bonus , with a guaranteed minimum of $2,000 per month for the first six months. After ramp-up, the firm anticipates monthly bonuses of $2,000–$6,000, depending on performance. Relocation assistance for qualified candidates. Monday–Friday schedule averaging 45–48 hours per week, with no on-call requirements and occasional court appearances. Comprehensive training in estate planning, trusts, Medicaid, and probate. Three Aetna medical plan options, including HSA-eligible plans, with subsidized employee coverage starting at $112 per month. Dental coverage and employee vision coverage at no cost. $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance, plus voluntary disability, life, and supplemental coverage. 401(k) with an employer match of up to 4% of salary. 15 days of PTO and 40 hours of paid volunteer time. Complimentary estate planning for employees and discounted services for family members. Growth opportunities with a firm that has expanded from 12 to more than 45 team members in four years. Trueline and its clients are equal opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trueline Talent