Job Description

*About Us*
We are a small, client-focused *Estate Planning & Elder Law* firm located in Camden, Maine. We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented *Associate Attorney* to join our practice. This role is ideal for an attorney who values meaningful client relationships, careful drafting, and a calm, supportive work environment.

We provide full training in estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, and Medicaid/long-term care planning. If you have strong writing skills, professionalism, and a desire to help families, you will thrive in this position.

*Responsibilities*

* Meet with clients to design estate plans
* Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives
* Assist families with long-term care and Medicaid eligibility planning
* Prepare probate pleadings, inventories, notices, and accountings
* Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
* Maintain organized case files and manage deadlines
* Participate in CLEs and ongoing professional development

*Required Qualifications*

* J.D. degree
* Active Maine Bar license or eligibility for admission/reciprocity
* Excellent legal writing and analytical skills
* Strong professionalism and client communication skills
* Ability to communicate with clients in a clear, empathetic manner
* Ability to manage deadlines and maintain organized case files

*Preferred Qualifications*

* Experience or coursework in estate planning, probate, taxation, or elder law
* Judicial clerkship experience
* Client-facing professional or legal experience
* Interest in long-term practice in Midcoast Maine
* Desire to grow within a small, supportive firm

*Compensation*

*$85,000$115,000 per year*, depending on experience
Bonus opportunities available

*Benefits*

* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Flexible schedule (one remote day per week after onboarding)
* Paid holidays (select in the PTO section if available)
* Bar dues and malpractice coverage provided

*Schedule*

* Full-time
* MondayFriday
* Daytime hours

*How to Apply*

Please submit the following:

* Resume
* Cover letter
* Short writing sample (5 pages maximum)

You may apply directly through Indeed or email materials to:
*attorney@penbaylaw.com*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan

Application Question(s):
* Are you licensed to practice law in Maine, or eligible for admission/reciprocity?
* This is an in-office role in Camden, ME. Can you reliably commute MondayFriday?
* Are you willing to meet with clients every day?
* Describe any experience you have with estate planning, probate, elder law, or long-term care planning.
* What interests you about working in a small, client-focused firm?

Work Location: In person

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, 1 day per week,

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