About the Firm
A well-established boutique law firm in Ann Arbor is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join a small, collegial team. The firm carries an active client base across estate planning, estate administration, tax, real estate, and business law.
The firm operates with a family-friendly, community-oriented culture and a genuine commitment to work-life balance. This is not a high-pressure environment. Cultural fit is a priority.
The Role
You will manage a caseload across the firm's core practice areas with a high degree of autonomy. The expectation is that you can hit the ground running, this role is not structured around heavy training or close supervision.
Practice Areas
Core: Estate planning, estate administration, tax
Additional: Real estate, business law
Open to: Probate litigation, business litigation
Candidates do not need experience across all areas. Meaningful exposure to at least one is the baseline.
What Sets This Opportunity Apart
The annual billable requirement is 1,400 hours, well below the industry standard of 1,800+. This is a deliberate structural decision by the firm, not a placeholder. Attorneys here are expected to do high-quality work and maintain a life outside the office.
For those who want to earn above base: there is an incentive bonus for hours billed above the annual requirement.
Compensation & Benefits
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