Estate Planning Attorney

ZipRecruiter; Town of Wyalusing (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm is seeking an estate planning attorney in Wyalusing to provide legal advice and draft personalized estate plans. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate degree and have strong research, writing, and communication skills. Join a solutions-oriented team that values learning and growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with a license in Pennsylvania.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents like wills and trusts using firm templates.
• Review and provide feedback on clients' legal documents.
• Ensure client satisfaction and resolve complaints.

Skills

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Our growing law firm is adding an estate planning attorney to our Wyalusing/Wysox team to assist with estate planning and elder law. The role involves providing legal advice, creating personalized estate plans, and ensuring asset protection and distribution per clients' wishes. Excellent research, writing, technology use, and communication skills are required. We are open to training a new graduate or onboarding an experienced attorney.

Responsibilities

• Draft a variety of legal documents, including wills, trusts, and ancillary documents, utilizing firm templates and designated software

• Work with clients to review legal documents and offer comprehensive feedback and analysis to ensure the effectiveness of their estate plans

• Work to make client satisfaction a top priority, finding a quick resolution to client complaints and concerns

• Represent the firm in the community by participating on boards, committees, and other community groups, when appropriate

• Collaborate and verify the accuracy and completeness of legal documents drafted by staff

• Work efficiently and make recommendations to improve processes and be well organized to ensure clients’ files move smoothly through the office

• Conduct review meetings with clients to ensure their estate planning documents align with their initial goals and objectives.

• Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law with a current license to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania.

• Decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is necessary

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, clients and referral sources

Compensation based on experience

About Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak

At Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, our commitment to a solutions-oriented work environment is realized through teams that are bound by mutual respect and accountability and who strive for continuous learning and growth.

Does that sound like an environment you would like to work in? Are you a team player who is eager to learn, solutions-oriented, and reliable? If so, we may have a place for you on our team!

We have offices in Williamsport, State College, Altoona, Wilkes-Barre, Muncy, Wyalusing, and Wysox, PA.

Our employee benefits include: Paid time off, Holiday Pay, Jury Pay, Birthday Off, Bereavement Leave, Health, Dental, Vision, , Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Gym Membership, Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Assistance.

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