Associate Attorney

Sechler Law Firm

Associate Attorney

Cranberry Township, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Sechler Law Firm is on the lookout for a passionate Associate Attorney to join their team. As part of this job, you will expertly manage the entirety of a client’s proceedings, including interacting with customers, giving deep explanations of the law, preparing and analyzing paperwork, constructing trust provisions, and taking part in sales conferences. Responsibilities: • Responsible for Drafting and Reviewing Estate Plan documents. • Perform legal research, prepare for and participate in administrative hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys. • Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently. • Draft and review for accuracy documents such as wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other legal documents. • Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action. • Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff. • Manage clients through the completion of the estate planning process. • Ability to effectively present and conduct client workshops. Qualifications: • Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law and qualification to practice in the state of Pennsylvania. • At least two years of substantial involvement in the field of Estate Planning. • Elder Law and Medicaid experience preferred but not required. • Membership in the Pennsylvania Bar Association in good standing. • Willingness to take instruction from senior legal personnel to serve client requirements and expand our client base. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the capability to address issues innovatively. • Public speaking.

    • Responsible for Drafting and Reviewing Estate Plan documents. • Perform legal research, prepare for and participate in administrative hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys. • Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently. • Draft and review for accuracy documents such as wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other legal documents. • Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action. • Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff. • Manage clients through the completion of the estate planning process. • Ability to effectively present and conduct client workshops.