Estate Planning & Probate Associate Attorney

Pay: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a rewarding legal career helping individuals and families protect their assets, plan for the future, and navigate important life transitions.
• Join a respected, established law firm with a collaborative team of experienced legal professionals.
• Handle meaningful estate planning, probate, trust administration, and elder law matters with the opportunity to grow your expertise.
• Enjoy a strong benefits package, bonus opportunities, and a supportive professional environment.
• Take ownership of your cases while working alongside colleagues who value teamwork, innovation, and excellent client service.

Location

Oshkosh, WI – Primarily office-based with some hybrid flexibility. Enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration while having flexibility to support your work-life balance.

Note

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and have at least 2 years of relevant experience in estate planning, probate, or trust administration. We welcome attorneys who enjoy building client relationships and are ready to take the next step in their careers.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established Wisconsin law firm dedicated to providing practical, thoughtful legal solutions to individuals, families, and businesses. Our attorneys work collaboratively across practice areas, combining deep legal knowledge with a personalized approach to client service. We believe great legal work starts with great people, and we're committed to creating an environment where our team can thrive.

Job Description

• Advise individuals and families on estate planning, probate, trust administration, and elder law matters.
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Guide clients through probate proceedings and estate and trust administration.
• Assist with asset protection, estate distribution, and related legal considerations.
• Manage assigned matters, maintain client relationships, and meet important deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to deliver effective, client-focused solutions.
• Utilize legal technology to streamline workflows and maintain accurate case documentation.

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience in estate planning, probate, trust administration, or closely related legal practice.
• Hands-on experience preparing estate planning documents or handling probate and trust administration matters.
• Strong legal drafting, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Comfortable with an annual billing expectation of at least 1,500 hours.
• Elder law and Medicaid planning experience are a plus, but Medicaid planning is not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives while developing your legal career within a knowledgeable, supportive team. We value collaboration, professional growth, and modern approaches to legal practice. With strong benefits, bonus opportunities, and the chance to work on a diverse range of matters, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career doing work that matters.

JPC-2616

Benefits:

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

Note: Client is hiring for both locations -  Oshkosh, WI & Fond du Lac, WI

Requirements: WI bar license. 2+ yrs of estate planning, probate, trust administration, or elder law exp. Must have drafting wills or trusts and handling probate or trust administration matters exp. Y/N

• Required Years as Associate: 2+ years relevant legal experience (client ideal: 3–5 years).
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• 2–3 yrs: $100K–$110K; 
• 4–5 yrs: $111K–$123K; 
• 6+ yrs: $124K–$135K. Recruiter-estimated bands within client-confirmed range.

Submission Email: Matthew-[email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Wisconsin full-service law firm handling estate planning, probate, elder law, litigation, and business matters. Seeking an Estate Planning/Probate Associate to manage wills, trusts, probate, and trust administration. WI Bar required, 2+ yrs relevant experience, primarily on-site with hybrid flexibility, $100K–$135K plus benefits and bonuses.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Estate Planning & Probate Associate Attorney - Dempsey Law Firm LLP - JPC-2616  - source

**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Estate Planning/Probate/Elder Associate
• Location: Oshkosh, WI & Fond du Lac, WI
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Primarily on-site, hybrid flexibility
• Experience: 2
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Estate Planning Attorney, Probate Attorney, Trusts & Estates Associate, Elder Law Attorney, Trust Administration Attorney
• # of hires needed: 1