Job Description

About Us

We are a small, client-focused

Estate Planning & Elder Law

firm located in Camden, Maine. We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented

Associate Attorney

to join our practice. This role is ideal for an attorney who values meaningful client relationships, careful drafting, and a calm, supportive work environment.

We provide full training in estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, and Medicaid/long-term care planning. If you have strong writing skills, professionalism, and a desire to help families, you will thrive in this position.

Responsibilities

Meet with clients to design estate plans Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives Assist families with long-term care and Medicaid eligibility planning Prepare probate pleadings, inventories, notices, and accountings Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients Maintain organized case files and manage deadlines Participate in CLEs and ongoing professional development

Required Qualifications

J.D. degree Active Maine Bar license or eligibility for admission/reciprocity Excellent legal writing and analytical skills Strong professionalism and client communication skills Ability to communicate with clients in a clear, empathetic manner Ability to manage deadlines and maintain organized case files

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or coursework in estate planning, probate, taxation, or elder law Judicial clerkship experience Client-facing professional or legal experience Interest in long-term practice in Midcoast Maine Desire to grow within a small, supportive firm

Compensation

$85,000-$115,000 per year

, depending on experience
Bonus opportunities available

Benefits

Paid time off Professional development assistance Flexible schedule (one remote day per week after onboarding) Paid holidays (select in the PTO section if available) Bar dues and malpractice coverage provided

Schedule

Full-time Monday-Friday Daytime hours

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

Resume Cover letter Short writing sample (5 pages maximum)
You may apply directly through Indeed or email materials to:

attorney@penbaylaw.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan
Application Question(s):

Are you licensed to practice law in Maine, or eligible for admission/reciprocity? This is an in-office role in Camden, ME. Can you reliably commute Monday-Friday? Are you willing to meet with clients every day? Describe any experience you have with estate planning, probate, elder law, or long-term care planning. What interests you about working in a small, client-focused firm?
Work Location: In person