Associate Attorney - Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law

York County Bar Association; Chester (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

SIMPLE IRA 3% match

15 days vacation

Job summary

Brandywine Estate and Elder Law — West Chester, PA, with a satellite office in Lancaster, PA, seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law. The role offers direct client contact, courtroom exposure from day one, and a clear path toward partnership within a small boutique firm.

The position includes a hybrid schedule (2–3 days per week between West Chester and Lancaster offices), mentorship, and long-term growth as the practice expands, with competitive

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Work independently and alongside experienced attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in a fast-growing estate planning, probate, Orphans' Court litigation, and Medicaid planning practice
• Direct client contact and courtroom experience from day one
• Hybrid schedule, 2–3 days per week, split between our West Chester and Lancaster offices
• Long-term growth trajectory, including potential for partnership as the firm continues to expand

Job description

Associate Attorney — Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law

Path to Partnership | Boutique PA Firm

Brandywine Estate and Elder Law — West Chester, PA (satellite office in Lancaster, PA)

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn't just an associate position — it's an opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing, respected boutique firm, without the billable-hour treadmill of a large firm. You'll get direct client contact and courtroom experience from day one, close mentorship from experienced attorneys, and a genuine path toward partnership and eventual ownership for the right candidate. We offer a hybrid schedule (2–3 days/week between our West Chester and Lancaster offices) and a firm culture that puts real weight on work-life balance — not just as a talking point, but as how we actually operate.

Brandywine Estate and Elder Law is a boutique two-attorney firm focused on estate planning, probate/estate administration, Orphans' Court litigation, and Medicaid planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania
• 1–2 years of relevant experience, or a completed clerkship with a county Orphans' Court judge

The Role

• Work independently and alongside experienced attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in a fast-growing estate planning, probate, Orphans' Court litigation, and Medicaid planning practice
• Direct client contact and courtroom experience from day one
• Hybrid schedule, 2–3 days per week, split between our West Chester and Lancaster offices
• Long-term growth trajectory, including potential for partnership as the firm continues to expand

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000–$95,000, with strong potential for performance-based increases as you grow with the firm, plus an annual productivity-based bonus
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match
• 15 paid vacation days, plus holidays