Associate Attorney (Business Law & Estate Planning) - Full-time

Associate Attorney (Business Law & Estate Planning) - Full-time Costaras Law Independence, OH Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $110,000 a year 4 days ago Qualifications Law Interpersonal skills Legal writing Writing skills Doctor of Law (JD) Attention to detail Legal research Bar Full Job Description Costaras Law is hiring an Associate Attorney to support a modern, tech-enabled boutique practice focused on business law, estate planning, real estate, and legacy-focused legal strategy. This role is a strong fit for an attorney with 1-3 years of experience who wants meaningful client exposure, direct mentorship, real responsibility, and a practice environment built around clarity, efficiency, and high-quality work. This is not a volume-based, churn-and-burn law firm role. The work is thoughtful, client-facing, and outcome-oriented. The right candidate is sharp, responsive, organized, practical, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where strong communication matters. A standard self-recorded video qualification is required as part of the application process. Applications submitted without the required video may not be considered. About Costaras Law Costaras Law is a modern boutique law firm serving business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, families, and high-net-worth individuals throughout Ohio. The firm is known for strategic legal counsel, flat-fee pricing, fast responsiveness, and a tech-forward approach that improves speed, accuracy, and client experience. The practice is built around helping clients build, protect, and grow their legacy through smarter structure, clearer decision-making, and practical legal strategy. What You'll Do Draft, review, and revise legal documents across business, estate planning, and transactional matters Support client matters involving contracts, business formation, operating agreements, governance documents, and related legal strategy Assist with estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related planning documents Contribute to business purchase, sale, and real estate-related matters as needed Communicate directly with clients in a clear, professional, and practical way Participate in legal research, issue spotting, and strategy development Help move matters forward efficiently while maintaining strong attention to detail Work closely with firm leadership on substantive legal work and client service Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in Ohio, or clear path to Ohio licensure if recently admitted 1-3 years of relevant legal experience Strong writing, drafting, and analytical skills Excellent judgment and attention to detail Strong client communication skills Highly organized and able to manage multiple matters at once Comfortable using technology and learning modern legal systems and workflows Professional, reliable, and responsive Preferred Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas: business law, estate planning, real estate, contracts, or transactional work Experience working directly with clients Experience drafting agreements and legal documents with limited supervision Interest in long-term growth within a boutique law firm setting Compensation And Opportunity Base salary of $80,000-$110,000+ annually, depending on experience and fit Opportunity for higher compensation based on capability, contribution, and growth Meaningful hands-on experience across multiple practice areas Direct access to mentorship and substantive legal work Modern systems and workflows designed to support efficiency and quality Boutique environment with real responsibility and client impact Why This Role Stands Out Flat-fee practice model with a focus on outcomes, not billable-hour pressure Direct client access and substantive work early Tech-enabled firm culture that values responsiveness, clarity, and efficiency Strong reputation for client service and professional excellence Opportunity to grow with a firm built for the future of legal services Application Instructions To apply, please submit: Your resume A brief cover letter Your required Loom video qualification In your self-recorded video, please briefly cover: Your background and current practice experience Why this role interests you Why you believe you would be a strong fit for Costaras Law Applicants who follow instructions carefully and communicate clearly will stand out.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person