Estate Planning / Litigation Attorney

Pay: $80,000.00 - $135,000.00 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 $30,000 to $40,000+ annually.
• Enjoy a lower 1,500 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 firm's 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 $80,000 to $90,000 base + monthly bonuses, with strong performers potentially earning roughly $30,000 to $40,000+ annually in bonus.

  • 3 to 5 years directly relevant experience: estimated $90,000 to $115,000 base + monthly bonuses.

  • 6+ years directly relevant experience: estimated $115,000 to $130,000+ 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.

Submission Email: Name / Glenn / [email protected]

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 1,500 billable expectation with monthly bonus upside.

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**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