Managing Attorney

Sechler Law Firm

Managing Attorney

Warrendale, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Join Sechler Law Firm as our Managing Attorney, where you'll lead a team committed to empowering families with thoughtful estate planning. You'll spearhead operations with a focus on optimizing costs and boosting revenue, ensuring the firm meets its financial goals. By mentoring and collaborating with attorneys, you'll foster a legacy of success that aligns with our mission to protect clients' hard-earned nest eggs. Your role will include recruiting and developing talented professionals, supporting our inclusive culture, and driving the growth of our dynamic team. If you're a driven leader eager to shape the future of the legal industry, let's connect and explore how you can make an impact with us. Compensation is based on experience and originations. Responsibilities: • Manage and oversee all aspects of estate planning and probate matters, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and guardianships under Pennsylvania law. • Supervise and mentor associate attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality legal services. • Handle complex probate and estate administration cases in the Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court system, including inheritance tax filings and fiduciary accountings. • Develop and deliver educational presentations to groups of potential clients and community organizations on estate planning, elder law, and related topics. • Collaborate with firm leadership on business development, client relations, and operational strategy. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Pennsylvania elder law, estate and trust law, and regulatory changes. • Represent the firm at educational workshops, community events, and professional organizations to promote public awareness of elder law issues. Qualifications: • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. • Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania, in good standing. • 7 years of legal experience with a strong focus on estate planning, probate, and elder law. • Demonstrated experience managing legal teams or departments. • Proficiency in Pennsylvania probate procedures, inheritance tax, and Medicaid rules. • Excellent communication, drafting, and client counseling skills. • Strong public speaking skills and comfort presenting legal concepts in a clear, accessible manner to groups of prospective clients. • Commitment to serving elderly clients and their families with compassion and professionalism. • Experience with case management systems and workflow optimization is a plus. Compensation: $90,000

    • Manage and oversee all aspects of estate planning and probate matters, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and guardianships under Pennsylvania law. • Supervise and mentor associate attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality legal services. • Handle complex probate and estate administration cases in the Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court system, including inheritance tax filings and fiduciary accountings. • Develop and deliver educational presentations to groups of potential clients and community organizations on estate planning, elder law, and related topics. • Collaborate with firm leadership on business development, client relations, and operational strategy. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Pennsylvania elder law, estate and trust law, and regulatory changes. • Represent the firm at educational workshops, community events, and professional organizations to promote public awareness of elder law issues.

  • Compensation
    $90,000 per year