Lead Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Rutkowski Law Firm is seeking a Lead Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney to join our dynamic, client-first team. This is a client-facing leadership role ideal for an experienced attorney who thrives on solving complex problems with empathy and creativity.

You'll step into a well-established firm with proven systems, full support staff, and a founder who is transitioning out of daily practice but available to mentor and guide. This role offers the unique opportunity to take ownership of a practice area, work directly with families across Michigan, and help lead the next chapter of our firm’s growth.

$100,000 - $170,000 yearly

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client consultations to design and present estate plans and Medicaid strategies that align with clients’ personal and financial goals
• Provide legal counsel on estate planning, asset protection, long-term care planning, and eligibility for Medicaid and other government benefits
• Draft and review legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and Medicaid-related planning instruments
• Oversee plan implementation , collaborating with paralegals and funding coordinators to ensure all legal and administrative steps are completed
• Build strong client relationships by delivering empathetic, solutions-focused service from consultation to completion
• Contribute to internal process improvement — bringing ideas and feedback to enhance client experience, legal systems, and team workflows
• Stay current on Michigan law and emerging strategies in estate planning, elder law, and public benefits
• Mentor and support team members , including legal assistants and junior staff, as needed
• Participate in firm-wide meetings, training, and leadership discussions to help drive innovation and growth

Required:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Michigan and in good standing with the State Bar
• 3+ years of experience in estate planning, elder law, or related legal practice
• Proven ability to confidently lead client meetings and explain complex legal concepts with clarity and compassion
• Strong working knowledge of estate planning tools (revocable/irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A solutions-focused mindset with a high level of emotional intelligence
• Ability to work in person in Rochester and Bloomfield Hills offices , as needed for client meetings
• Commitment to upholding our core values, including empathy, teamwork, growth, and a “don’t act like an attorney” approach to client care

Preferred:

• Experience with Medicaid planning and public benefits eligibility in Michigan
• Familiarity with Lawmatics , WealthCounsel , or other legal tech platforms
• Prior experience leading a legal team or mentoring junior staff
• Experience working in a systems-driven law firm or using process-based legal workflows
• Interest in firm leadership or practice ownership over time

Rutkowski Law Firm is a leading estate planning, asset protection, and probate firm based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. We exist to help families protect what matters most by creating and funding comprehensive estate plans that actually work when families need them.

What sets us apart is our commitment to delivering a “Disney-level” client experience — one that is warm, personal, and far from the typical law firm environment. Our core values guide everything we do: Teamwork makes the dream work, Dynamic chameleon with a growth mindset, Owner mentality, Family-focused, Disney experience, and Don’t act like an attorney.

We’re a growing, innovative firm that invests in our people and our processes. At Rutkowski Law Firm, you’ll find a supportive team culture, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families every single day.