Associate Attorney (Estate Planning & Probate)

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid) | Experience Level: 2–5 Years | Reports To: Operations Director | Starting Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 + bonus eligibility

About the Role

At Stone Arch Law Office, we believe estate planning and probate don’t have to be cold, rigid, or overwhelming. We operate as a highly structured, process-driven firm where our core values drive every client interaction and internal collaboration. We are looking for an Associate Attorney who doesn’t just check legal boxes, but actively lives these values in their daily practice.

Core Values

• We are compassionate with clients and each other. In daily practice: guide anxious families through sensitive beneficiary dynamics and interpret complex wills and trusts with patience and empathy. Internally: collaborate warmly with Paralegal and Legal Assistant staff, recognizing that a supportive team environment is essential for collective success.
• We are high-level educators. In daily practice: lead clients through Initial, Review, and Signing meetings using clear, accessible terminology that empowers rather than overwhelms them. In business development: design and author highly customized legal plans (wills, trusts, deeds), and actively attend company-hosted educational and marketing events to demystify law for the community.
• We provide enthusiastic and responsive service. In daily practice: respect clients’ peace of mind by adhering strictly to the firm’s eight (8) business hour response standard for inquiries. In business development: bring energy as a brand ambassador, building dynamic referral pipelines with financial advisors and actively participating in networking groups like BNI.
• We are systems people. In daily practice: thrive within a process-driven environment, meticulously tracking billable time, managing receivables, and entering detailed notes into client files immediately following interactions to keep the internal team aligned. In legal execution: utilize firm templates and maintain sharp attention to detail to meet strict quality standards.
• We can laugh. In daily practice: bring a lighthearted attitude to the office every single day. While the legal issues we handle are serious, we believe navigating them with warmth and good humor makes the experience better for both clients and the team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education & Licensure: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; active, unrestricted license to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
• Experience: Two to five (2–5) years of dedicated estate planning and/or probate experience. Highly valued: prior experience in dispute resolution, elder law, Medical Assistance (MA) benefits, special needs planning, litigation, business succession, or real estate.
• Value Alignment: Emotional Intelligence – strong ability to connect compassionately with grieving or anxious families. Communication Mastery – a passion for education and a proven ability to translate complex statutory legal structures into universal, simple language. Systems Thinking – a proactive preference for structure, workflows, and strict communication standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Financial Security: Starting salary of $100,000 – $130,000 (depending on experience) + bonus eligibility. 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% employer match up to 3%, plus a 50% match up to the next 2%; employees are vested immediately. Employer-paid short-term & long-term disability. Life & AD&D insurance.
• Health & Wellness: Generous employer contributions toward medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Time Off & Balance: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) per company policy. 8 paid holidays annually.

Working Conditions

• Work Model: Hybrid schedule.
• Travel: Regular driving within the Twin Cities metro area multiple times per week is common for networking and client matters, including client appointments at the Woodbury location.
• Physical: Prolonged periods of sitting and typing; ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs of files or binders.