Description

Job Title

 Estate Planning Attorney (Estate Planning + Elder Law)

Location

Dayton, Ohio (in-office, Monday through Friday)

Company

Gudorf Law Group, LLC is a boutique estate planning and elder law firm based in Dayton, Ohio. We focus on helping seniors and their families protect what they’ve built, plan for the future, and handle life changes with confidence. Our work often includes building clear, practical estate plans and guiding clients through elder law needs as they age.

We are a client-first firm that values clear communication, strong relationships, and doing the small things right. Our team is detail-driven, organized, and cares deeply about serving older adults with patience and respect. We invest in the client experience from the first call through signing and beyond.

We also invest in growth. The firm provides a steady pipeline of new client opportunities through a strong mix of marketing strategies, so attorneys can focus on serving clients instead of hunting for leads.

 Compensation

       * Base salary: $85,000 to $100,000 (depending on experience)

       * Bonus structure: based on revenue and production earned above the base salary range

       * Firm-provided new client opportunities (new leads provided through the firm’s marketing)

 About the Role

We are hiring an Estate Planning Attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience in estate planning and elder law. This attorney will meet with prospective and existing clients, design estate plans, lead signing meetings, and deliver completed plans. You should be smart, great with people, and very detail-oriented. You should also enjoy working with seniors and helping families plan with confidence.

 What You’ll Do

• Meet with new prospective clients (all provided by the firm) to learn goals, explain options, and recommend a plan
• Meet with existing clients to review, update, and improve estate plans over time
• Design estate plans tailored to each client’s needs, with a strong focus on senior clients
• Draft and oversee preparation of estate planning documents (with staff support as applicable)
• Lead signing meetings and ensure documents are executed correctly
• Deliver completed estate plans and clearly explain how to use and maintain them
• Maintain accurate files and ensure details are correct across documents and client records
• Work closely with the team to provide an excellent client experience from first meeting through plan delivery

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

 Required

•         J.D. from an accredited law school
•         Licensed to practice in Ohio (or able to become licensed promptly)
•         3 to 5 years of experience in estate planning and/or elder law
•         Strong client meeting skills and comfort leading consultations
•         Excellent attention to detail and strong follow-through
•         Strong drafting and writing skills

Preferred

•         Experience working with seniors and their families
•         Comfort explaining legal concepts in plain language
•         Experience managing a full client workflow (initial consult to signing and delivery)

Traits That Matter Here

•         Smart and prepared
•         Warm and professional with clients
•         Detail-oriented and organized
•         Takes ownership and follows through
•         Enjoys helping seniors and families 

Schedule and Work Setting

•         In-office, Monday through Friday
•         Dayton, Ohio

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your estate planning and elder law experience, and why you want to work with senior clients at Gudorf Law Group, LLC.