Associate Attorney - Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law

City of Plant City; Chester (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

SIMPLE IRA 3% match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Brandywine Estate and Elder Law in West Chester, PA (with a satellite office in Lancaster) is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our boutique practice focused on estate planning, probate and elder law. You will work directly with clients and gain courtroom experience from day one in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment.

The position offers a clear path toward partnership, a hybrid schedule (2-3 days per week between West Chester and Lancaster), and a culture that prioritizes work-life

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 West Chester and Lancaster offices.
• Long-term growth trajectory, including potential for partnership as the firm continues to expand.

Skills

Licensed to practice law in PA

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