Senior Associate Attorney - Estate Planning & E...

Description:

Description:
At Polaris Estate Planning & Elder Law, we don't just draft documents—we guide families through life's most difficult and meaningful transitions. Our work protects what matters most, restores peace of mind, and helps families move forward with confidence.

We're looking for a Senior Associate Attorney who wants more than a job—someone who wants their work to matter. If you're an experienced estate planning or elder law attorney who thrives in client conversations, values thoughtful strategy, and believes great lawyering includes compassion and clarity, you may have found your next long-term home.

This is not a paper-pushing role.

This is a client-centered, judgment-driven position where your guidance, experience, and leadership truly make a difference.

The Role:
As a Senior Associate Attorney, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating estate planning, elder law, trust administration, and probate matters. You'll manage a full caseload with autonomy, collaborate with a strong support team, and help families feel informed, protected, and understood.

You'll be expected to bring both legal excellence and emotional intelligence to the table.

Why You'll Love Working at Polaris

• Mission-Driven Work: We help families protect what matters most—and we take that responsibility seriously
• High-Quality Team: Smart, supportive professionals who care about doing things the right way
• Autonomy with Support: You're trusted to lead, backed by strong systems and staff
• Real Impact: You'll see the difference your work makes every single day
• Growth-Focused Firm: We're growing intentionally and want you to grow with us

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary ($120,000-$150,000 per year) commensurate with experience
• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• CLE and bar dues

Please submit a cover letter explaining why this role aligns with your experience.

Qualified candidates will be contacted after an initial review.

If you're ready to practice law in a way that feels human, meaningful, and aligned with your professional values, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
What You'll Do:

• Lead client meetings and recommend thoughtful, customized estate and elder law strategies
• Independently manage your caseload with accountability and professional judgment
• Design and draft sophisticated estate plans, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and Medicaid asset protection strategies
• Guide families through trust administration and probate with clarity and compassion
• Collaborate closely with paralegals and legal assistants, delegating effectively while staying engaged
• Build trust quickly with clients and earn their confidence and respect
• Contribute positively to firm culture through professionalism, humility, and teamwork

Qualifications:
What you bring:

• 5+ years of experience in estate planning and elder law (Medicaid planning strongly preferred)
• Active Missouri Bar membership in good standing
• Strong drafting skills for complex and customized estate plans
• Excellent judgment, legal analysis, and problem-solving abilities
• Comfort owning outcomes—not just completing tasks
• A team-first mindset (yes, sometimes that means jumping in where needed)
• A sense of humor, humility, and respect for people at every level of the firm

Compensation:

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