Welcome To Gates Law - Applying For The Associate Lawyer Position

Associate Lawyer 

Are you an experienced lawyer feeling stuck? What if you could have a position with more purpose and freedom? What if you could choose your own clients, schedule, income, and future?

Gates Law, a well-established, client-focused boutique law firm, is looking for an experienced (3+ years) Associate Lawyer seeking someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and long-term
vision – we’re looking for someone who wants to become a partner and eventually take over the firm.

About Us

Over the past 40 years, we’ve built an incredibly loyal client base by delivering exceptional service with integrity, compassion, and results. We are a small but mighty team, with support
staff who have been with us for nearly two decades. We operate more like a family than a firm, and we treat our clients the same way.

Our clients come to us because they trust us. They expect, and always receive, honest guidance during life’s hardest moments.

About You

We’re looking for an Associate Lawyer who:

• Has 3+ years of legal experience
• Is currently working at a mid-to-large firm but craving more autonomy, purpose, and control of their career
• Is interested in becoming a partner and eventually taking over the firm
• Wants to build a practice aligned with their passions and strengths
• Thrives in an exceptionally fast-paced environment
• Embraces the entrepreneurial side of law
• Can work independently and thrives without micromanagement
• Is internally motivated, organized, and process-driven

 

About the Role

In this role, you would:

• Use our proven, established systems and processes to deliver consistent, top-tier legal service and build your own client base in your preferred areas of practice
• Handle client files from start to finish with autonomy and care
• Contribute to the growth and evolution of the firm, stepping into a partnership and succession track
• Collaborate with our small, close-knit team in a fast-paced but supportive environment

Why Gates Law?

• Autonomy & Flexibility – Choose your clients, your files, and your schedule
• No billable targets – You set your pace and focus on what matters most: the client
• Hands-off leadership – Work independently, with support when needed—not micromanagement
• Legacy opportunity – Build towards taking over a firm that values long-term relationships
• Deep community roots – Serve real people with real problems in a firm that has earned their trust for generations
• Supportive team culture – Our staff is loyal, experienced, and committed to keeping clients happy

You Might Be a Great Fit If:

• You want to build something instead of inheriting everything
• You enjoy having ownership over your work, your time, and your future
• You care deeply about people and want to make a meaningful impact
• You’re tired of the pressure of the big firm world
• You value honesty, responsiveness, and doing what’s right for the client

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