Elder Law Associate: Guardianship & Estate Matters

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

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.