Associate Attorney - Madison, AL
Are You An Attorney Who Wants to Grow With Purpose, Not Just Bill Hours?
Do you have a heart for helping families and individuals navigate some of the most important decisions of their lives? Do you love learning and want to be part of a team that values systems, clarity, and compassion just as much as legal expertise? If you’re nodding “yes,” Legal Journeys may be the next step on your professional path.
We’re looking for a coachable, driven, and relationship-focused Associate Attorney to join our growing estate planning law firm in Madison, Alabama.
Why This Role Is Different
This isn’t a place where you’ll be stuck behind a desk drafting documents all day without context. At Legal Journeys, we have a clear process that guides our clients—and our team—through every step with purpose. You’ll be learning and executing that process while growing your legal skills and becoming an expert in estate planning, elder law, and business planning.
We want someone who is humble enough to learn but confident enough to lead. This role is ideal for an attorney with 1–3 years of experience who’s ready to build something meaningful—not just chase a billable hour quota.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Meeting with clients to guide them through our estate planning process
- Drafting and reviewing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other legal documents
- Educating clients on their options and helping them make empowered decisions
- Collaborating with our team to continuously improve and optimize internal systems
- Learning and implementing Legal Journeys’ proven client experience framework
- Taking initiative and ownership of your caseload with strong mentorship and support
- Scale client acquisition through networking and education events
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Holds a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Is licensed to practice law in Alabama (or will be eligible to become licensed soon)
- Is highly coachable and eager to grow personally and professionally
- Is passionate about providing an exceptional client experience
- Can communicate complex legal concepts with clarity and empathy
- Thrives in a collaborative, organized, and systems-driven work environment
- 1-3 years of experience is a plus, but not required
- Estate Planning experience is a plus, but not required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required
Why Work at Legal Journeys?
We’re not a traditional law firm—and we’re proud of that. At Legal Journeys, you’ll be part of a team that believes the law should empower people, not confuse them. You’ll be surrounded by professionals who are constantly improving, learning, and leading with heart.
This is a firm where you can grow—financially, professionally, and personally. We invest in our people, our processes, and our culture because we believe that’s how we best serve our clients.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
- Health Insurance
- Dental / Vision / Life / Disability Insurance Available
- Retirement Plan with 3% Match
- Generous Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation / Paid Time Off
- Healthy Work-Life Balance
- Working with a powerhouse support team
TO APPLY:
Please follow these instructions carefully. Applicants who do not follow directions will not be considered.
Step 1: Send your resume to elaine@legaljourneys.com and levi@legaljourneys.com with the subject line: “Associate Attorney Application – Legal Journeys”
Step 2: Include a brief video in your email answering the following:
- What about this role or our firm excites you most?
- What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned in your career so far?
- What are your salary expectations?
We’re excited to meet the right person for this role. If you think that might be you—don’t wait!