About this opportunity
Coonen Law, PLLC lists this Attorney opportunity in comstock park, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About the Role
Associate Attorney: Estate Planning, Probate, and Business Matters
Are you ready to do exceptional work with exceptional people?
At Coonen Law, PLLC, we help families plan and protect their legacies—without court, conflict, or confusion. We are a woman-owned, mission-driven, fast-growing law firm with a caseload that has doubled year over year, and we are building a team that values accountability, high standards, and meaningful client work.
We are seeking an Associate Attorney to handle estate planning, trust and probate administration, and related business matters. This role is well suited for someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates with clarity, and produces careful, high-quality legal work in a structured practice environment. If you want to do work that matters with clients who value your guidance, we would like to hear from you.
Core Responsibilities
Lead client consultations with clarity and sound judgment, helping clients understand options and make informed decisions
Counsel clients on estate planning, probate, trust administration, and related business matters
Draft estate planning documents and related legal materials with a high standard of accuracy and completeness
Guide families through probate and trust administration, including court representation for probate, guardianships, and
conservatorships when needed
Manage client files, deadlines, documentation, and follow-through across multiple matters
Stay current on estate, probate, and tax law developments relevant to client work
Required Skills & Abilities
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of client matters from start to finish
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust through clear, grounded client conversations
Careful approach to legal drafting, documentation, and deadline management
Comfort working in a fast-moving practice while maintaining quality and consistency
Ability to balance client service, legal accuracy, and firm expectations for productivity
Other Requirements
Active member of the Michigan Bar in good standing
2–5+ years of dedicated legal experience in estate planning, probate law, or business planning preferred
Confidence in meeting firm-established minimum billing requirements while maintaining high-quality work
About Coonen Law, PLLC
We're not your typical law firm. We are purpose-driven, performance-minded, and people-focused. Our core values drive everything we do:
Accountability
Continuous Growth
Elevated Client Journey; Grounded Conversations
Unified Strength
Featured Benefits
Medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k)
Worksite address
comstock park, MI, 49321, US
Who can apply
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