Associate Attorney

Sechler Law Firm

Associate Attorney

Warrendale, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Sechler Law Firm is one of the fastest-growing estate and elder law firms in the region. We're on the lookout for a passionate Estate Planning and Probate Attorney to join our growing team. If you're looking for the next step in your career... one that affords you the opportunity to run your own case load, has no billable hour requirements, and allows you to grow professionally, we may be a good fit for you. The law firm was founded based on a simple idea... the person is the point of it all. Yes, the person's finances matter. Yes, the legal work has to be precise. Yes, we work hard to preserve what clients have spent a lifetime to achieve. But we far too often, law firms treat clients like a number. Just another case file in a stack of files you'd better get done before the end of the day. At our firm, we work hard to celebrate clients through their retirement years and to honor their legacy after they pass. We believe in up-front, affordable, legal fees. Wherever possible, we bill on a flat fee model because transparency on fees is important to us. Even more important is the elimination of the inherent conflict of interest of the billable hour. We have developed efficient processes to keep the fees manageable and have eliminated billable hour requirements. After all, when dealing with clients and our team members, we remember that the person is the point. Compensation- Dependent on experience Responsibilities: • Client communication with professional and respectful "bedside manner". • Ability to effectively present and conduct client workshops. • Responsible for drafting and reviewing Estate Planning 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. • Manage all aspects of probate and trust administration cases. • Work closely with a dedicated administrative assistant to ensure client work is done accurately and on time. • Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff. 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 is in good standing. • Willingness to take instruction from senior legal personnel to serve client requirements and expand client base. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the capability to address issues with creativity. • Public speaking.

    • Client communication with professional and respectful "bedside manner". • Ability to effectively present and conduct client workshops. • Responsible for drafting and reviewing Estate Planning 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. • Manage all aspects of probate and trust administration cases. • Work closely with a dedicated administrative assistant to ensure client work is done accurately and on time. • Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff.