What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Paths Law Firm?
Paths Law Firm seeks an Associate Attorney to build a meaningful, client-facing legal career in estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, guardianships, tax planning, and related real estate matters. This position is ideal for a new or early-career attorney seeking more than a narrow first-year associate role. The right candidate will receive training and mentorship while gaining early experience working directly with clients and families.
We are seeking an attorney with 0–3 years of experience who is licensed in Missouri or Kansas. No prior experience in estate planning, elder law, probate, or trust administration is required. We are willing to train the right candidate.
The ideal candidate is client-centered, coachable, detail-oriented, dependable, and hardworking. This position requires someone comfortable meeting with clients, communicating clearly with families and fiduciaries, and taking responsibility for legal work from start to finish. The right person will want to learn the law, understand the clients, help move cases forward, and grow into a meaningful role within the firm.
Work Setting
This is an in-office position. The attorney will work from our Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Overland Park, Kansas offices.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include:
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid CLE
- Paid bar dues
- Paid time off
- Bonus potential
- Training and mentorship
This position is a good fit for an attorney seeking to build a long-term career in a client-facing practice area, learn from experienced attorneys, and do meaningful work for families during important and often difficult seasons of life.