Elder Law Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced elder law attorney to join a boutique firm in St. Charles, IL. Manage estates and guardianship matters with attorney supervision, developing increasing autonomy from day one.

You will draft pleadings and appear in court, advising clients through complex, emotionally charged decisions. The role emphasizes collaboration with senior attorneys in a tight-knit team, offering meaningful, high-stakes work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in estate administration and/or guardianship.
• Strong legal writing and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload with precision and self-direction.
• Comfortable in court and in direct client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of estate administration and guardianship matters with appropriate attorney supervision and increasing autonomy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, letters, and legal documents across probate and guardianship proceedings.
• Appear in court on behalf of clients in guardianship and estate matters.
• Counsel clients directly, providing clear guidance through complex and emotionally charged situations.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and paralegals to move matters forward efficiently.
• Maintain well-organized files and manage deadlines across an active caseload.
• Handle sensitive client situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.

Skills

Legal writing

Court appearances

Client counseling

Caseload management

Empathy

Education

3+ years estate administration/guardianship experience

Job description

• Join a boutique elder law firm with nearly 30 years of recognized excellence — the kind of established practice that gives your career real credibility
• Work directly alongside a nationally recognized leader in elder law — mentorship and professional development are built into the role
• Handle substantive, complex matters in estate administration and guardianship from day one — no document review purgatory here
• Be part of a collaborative, collegial team where your contributions are seen and valued
• Earn a competitive salary that reflects your experience and the weight of the work
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with matching, and paid time off
• A practice area that genuinely matters — you'll help families through some of the most significant moments of their lives

Location:

This is a full-time, in-person role based in our St. Charles, IL office. We're a collaborative team and most of us are here together every day — that energy is part of what makes the practice work. Occasional remote flexibility may be available once you're settled in.

Note: This role requires a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in estate administration and/or guardianship. Active Illinois bar licensure is required. Applicants without these qualifications will not be considered.

About Us

We are a boutique elder law and estate planning firm with nearly 30 years of experience guiding individuals and families through estate planning, trust and estate administration, guardianship, probate litigation, and long-term care planning. Our firm is led by a nationally recognized authority in the field, and we combine the depth and sophistication of a larger practice with the personalized attention only a small firm can offer. We handle sensitive, high-stakes family matters every day — and we're proud of the care we bring to each one. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a caseload of estate administration and guardianship matters with appropriate attorney supervision and increasing autonomy
• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, letters, and legal documents across probate and guardianship proceedings
• Appear in court on behalf of clients in guardianship and estate matters
• Counsel clients directly, providing clear guidance through complex and emotionally charged situations
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and paralegals to move matters forward efficiently
• Maintain well-organized files and manage deadlines across an active caseload
• Handle sensitive client situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in estate administration and/or guardianship (required)
• Strong legal writing and drafting skills
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload with precision and self-direction
• Comfortable in court and in direct client-facing roles
• Genuine passion for elder law and serving vulnerable populations

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is the kind of firm where your work actually means something. You won't be buried in a large department or lost in a bureaucratic structure — you'll be a recognized member of a tight-knit team doing real, complex, meaningful legal work. The firm's reputation opens doors, the mentorship is genuine, and the culture is one where people actually stay. If you're an elder law attorney looking for a place to grow and plant roots, this is worth your attention.