Associate Attorney – Probate Practice

We're Hiring | Associate Attorney – Probate Practice

Trusted Plan Lawyer (Brad Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC) is a process-driven estate planning and probate firm based in Ridgeland, MS — and we're growing. If you want to run probate matters efficiently, build real client relationships, and be rewarded directly for your performance, this is your firm.

What You'll Do:

→ Field incoming calls from potential new clients and evaluate new matters

→ Manage probate administration matters from opening to close

→ Appear in chancery courts statewide (occasional travel required)

→ Work within proven systems designed for efficient, client-friendly delivery

→ Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients throughout the probate process

What We're Looking For:

→ Active Mississippi Bar license in good standing — must be licensed to practice law in the State of Mississippi (additional surrounding states is a plus)

→ At least 1 year of meaningful probate or chancery court experience — OR a strong clerkship with a chancery judge 

→ Strong familiarity with chancery court practice and procedure

→ Strong computer skills and comfortable with a mostly digital law practice using automation and AI.

→ Strong client communication skills — comfortable in person, on the phone, and in the courtroom

→ Ability to put clients at ease and project professionalism and competence

→ Organized, self-directed, and comfortable working within established systems

→ Someone who wants to be part of a close-knit, high-performing team for the long haul

Compensation & Benefits:

→ Base salary $70,000–$76,000 DOE

→ Uncapped performance bonus — defined, transparent, and tied directly to your results. An attorney who meets performance expectations should expect total compensation in the $100,000 range 

→ Employer-paid health insurance

→ 401(k) with 50% employer match up to 6%

→ Hybrid work schedule — in-office and work-from-home flexibility

→ Flexible PTO

→ Bar dues & CLE paid by the firm

→ Malpractice coverage provided

→ Statewide travel with mileage reimbursement

Who We Are: We are a close-knit team that has worked together for years — some of us for decades. We work hard, we take care of our clients, and we take care of each other. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of that for the long term and will fit out culture. We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone is respected and valued. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to spend your career, we'd love to meet you.

To Apply: Send your resume and a brief note about your chancery and probate experience.

Trusted Plan Lawyer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.