Pay: $80,000.00 - $97,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a rewarding legal career with hands-on mentorship from experienced attorneys.
• Take on meaningful client responsibilities early while developing your expertise in estate planning, trusts, and probate.
• Enjoy performance-based bonuses, professional development, and long-term career growth.
• Work on diverse legal matters with the flexibility to explore additional practice areas.
• Join a supportive, collaborative team that values your ideas, contributions, and success.

Location

Goshen, IN | Full-Time | On-Site

Join our welcoming Goshen office, where you'll work closely with experienced attorneys, build lasting client relationships, and enjoy a collaborative, in-person environment.

Note:

A Juris Doctor (JD) and Indiana Bar admission, or a commitment to obtaining Indiana licensure, are required. We welcome early-career attorneys, including recent law graduates pursuing licensure. Prior trusts and estates experience is a plus, not a requirement.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're an established, full-service law firm committed to providing exceptional legal guidance while helping our attorneys build meaningful, successful careers. Our team combines personalized client service with mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

Job Description

• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other essential estate planning documents.
• Assist individuals and families with estate planning, asset protection, and wealth transfer strategies.
• Support probate proceedings, estate administration, and trust administration.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on tax planning, elder law, and complex estate matters.
• Build meaningful client relationships through direct communication and personalized legal guidance.
• Conduct legal research, prepare documents, and help clients navigate important financial and family decisions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Indiana Bar admission or intent to obtain Indiana licensure.
• 1+ years of legal experience preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in estate planning, trusts, or probate law.
• Strong legal research, drafting, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned matters.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys grow through meaningful work, strong mentorship, and opportunities to make a difference. You'll enjoy a collaborative workplace, direct client interaction, performance-based bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Ready to grow your legal career while making a lasting difference for individuals and families? We'd love to hear from you!

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Benefits:

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

Requirements: IN bar license. Preferred: 1+ years of estate planning, trust administration, or probate exp.

• Required Years as Associate: 1+ preferred; new attorneys considered. Client target 1–4 years.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
• 0–1 year $80K–$84K; 
• 2 years $84K–$88K; 
• 3 years $88K–$93K; 
• 4 years $93K–$97K. Suggested allocation of client-confirmed total range.

Submission Email:Randall-[email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established 19-attorney full-service law firm hiring a junior Trusts & Estates Attorney in Goshen, IN. Handle estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, and client matters with strong mentorship. On-site, 1–4 years targeted, Indiana Bar or intent to obtain licensure, $80K–$97K plus bonuses.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Trusts & Estates Attorney - Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP - JPC- 2778- source

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• Client job title: Trusts & Estates Attorney
• Location: Goshen, IN
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
• Experience: 1+
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Estate Planning Attorney, Trusts & Estates Attorney, Probate Attorney, Estate Planning Associate, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Wills, Trusts, Associate Attorney

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