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Costaras Law is a boutique transactional firm in Northeast Ohio. We hire people who want ownership of real matters, direct client contact, and modern tooling, not a billable-hour treadmill.

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The Costaras Law team at work, where new hires own real matters

Firm

Boutique by design

Where

Northeast Ohio

Open Positions

Current opportunities.

Two roles for professionals ready to do meaningful legal work at a firm that values clarity, precision, and forward momentum.

Attorney Position

Associate Attorney, Business Law & Estate Planning

Independence, OH $80,000 to $110,000 / yr Full-Time

An ideal role for an attorney with 1 to 3 years of experience who wants direct mentorship, meaningful client exposure, and the opportunity to grow with a modern boutique firm, not get lost in a big-firm machine.

Lead client meetings and manage legal matters end-to-end
Draft operating agreements, trust packages, and real estate contracts
Conduct legal research using tech-enabled systems (Clio)
JD from an accredited law school, Ohio license (or pending)

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About Costaras Law

A modern boutique law firm serving business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, families, and high-net-worth individuals throughout Ohio.

Focused on practical legal strategy, flat-fee pricing, fast responsiveness, and tech-enabled systems to improve the client experience.

About the Role

Supports business law, estate planning, real estate, and legacy-focused legal matters. Ideal for an attorney with 1 to 3 years of experience seeking direct mentorship and meaningful client exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Leading client meetings and managing legal matters from intake through completion.
Drafting and reviewing legal documents including operating agreements, trust packages, and real estate contracts.
Conducting legal research and managing workflows using tech-enabled systems.
Collaborating directly with the firm's managing attorney on complex matters.

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in Ohio (or pending admission).
1 to 3 years of relevant experience in business law, estate planning, or real estate.
Strong communication skills and substantive writing ability.

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Paralegal Position

Senior Estate & Business Paralegal Assistant

Independence, OH $55,000 to $70,000 / yr Full-Time

A senior-level paralegal role for an experienced professional who can independently manage complex estate planning and business formation workflows, and who values working at a firm that actually uses modern tools.

Draft complex estate planning documents and business filings
Coordinate real estate transactions and maintain client communication
Manage case deadlines, workflows, and administrative tasks
5+ years experience in estate planning and/or business law

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Key Responsibilities

Drafting complex estate planning documents including trusts, wills, and powers of attorney.
Preparing business formation filings (LLCs, corporations, operating agreements).
Coordinating real estate transactions and managing closing timelines.
Maintaining consistent client communication throughout each matter.
Managing case deadlines, workflows, and administrative tasks.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in estate planning and/or business law.
Proficiency with legal technology (Clio, WealthCounsel, etc.).
High level of attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through.

Benefits

Profit-sharing opportunities.
Flexible schedule with remote / hybrid work flexibility.
Professional development support and continuing education.
Direct collaboration with the managing attorney on complex matters.

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A boutique team where every hire owns visible work (1)

Why Work Here

A small firm where your work is visible.

We are boutique by design: three disciplines done deeply (estate planning, business law, and contract review), not ten done shallow. That means no document factory and no queue to disappear into. The matters you touch are real, named, and yours to move forward.

We bill flat fees, not hours. There's no clock to feed, so your day is measured by work that ships and clients who feel taken care of, not by hitting a billable target. That changes what it feels like to come in every morning.

What We Value

The four things we hire and build around.

These aren't poster slogans. They describe how a normal week actually runs here, and they're the bar we hold ourselves to when we add someone to the team.

Ownership

You run matters, not errands. You'll have a named role on real files from early on, with the responsibility (and the credit) that comes with it.

Direct Client Work

No hiding behind a partner. You'll talk to owners and families directly, learn what they actually need, and watch your work change their outcome.

Modern Tooling & AI

We use AI-assisted research, drafting, and redlining, with attorney review on every output. You'll work faster and spend your time on judgment, not busywork.

Work-Life Balance

Flat fees kill the billable-hour grind. We protect focus, respect your evenings, and measure you on work that ships, not hours logged.

“I'd rather train someone who wants to own the outcome than manage someone counting their hours. Small firm, real responsibility, fast.”

Who We Look For

People who want responsibility sooner, not later.

We're a fit if you see yourself in one of these:

If your interest leans transactional, building things that protect families and businesses rather than fighting in court, you'll feel at home with how we work.

Law clerks who want hands-on transactional experience and exposure to real client matters, not just memos.
Paralegals who are organized, proactive, and want to own workflows that keep flat-fee work shipping on time.
Associates with a genuine interest in transactional practice (estate planning, business law, contracts) over litigation.
Anyone who'd rather learn fast in a boutique environment than wait their turn at a large firm.
People who treat modern tooling and AI as leverage, paired with the judgment to review every output.

Law clerks, paralegals, and associates who want real ownership (1)

How to Apply

Ready to make a real impact?

Send your resume, CV, and a brief Loom video introducing yourself to anne@costaraslaw.com. No form letters, just show us who you are and why Costaras Law is the right fit.

Email anne@costaraslaw.com

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Do the work you actually trained for.

Current opportunities.

Associate Attorney, Business Law & Estate Planning

About Costaras Law

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Senior Estate & Business Paralegal Assistant

Key Responsibilities

Requirements

Benefits

A small firm where your work is visible.

The four things we hire and build around.

Ownership

Direct Client Work

Modern Tooling & AI

Work-Life Balance

People who want responsibility sooner, not later.

Ready to make a real impact?

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