What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney Estate Planning and Probate position at Brandywine Estate and Elder Law?
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
- 2–4 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
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000