Estate Planning, Probate Attorney

GEMBALA MCLAUGHLIN & PECORA LLC; Sheffield Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gembala, McLaughlin & Pecora Co., LPA in Ohio seeks an Associate Attorney for the Estate Planning, Probate & Transactional department to join a collaborative team of attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of estate planning and probate administration experience, including drafting wills and trusts, and handling real estate transactions. The role includes leadership participation, marketing, and growing client relationships.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school with strong academics.
• 3–5 years of estate planning and probate administration; some transactional experience.
• Understanding of probate court procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ownership mindset.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization and time/project management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the litigation and domestic relations departments.
• Become part of leadership within the firm.
• Participate in marketing strategies and efforts.
• Handle real estate transactions (purchase agreements, land installment contracts, leases, deeds, easements).
• Handle probate and trust administration issues.
• Independently manage assigned cases and docket.
• Provide timely and professional communications to clients.
• Pursue business development and client relationships.

Skills

Estate planning

Probate administration

Real estate transactions

Client communication

Business development

Multitasking

Time management

Education

JD degree (ABA accredited)

Job description

Description

Gembala, McLaughlin & Pecora Co., LPA is a multi-faceted law firm looking for a highly qualified attorney to join the Estate Planning, Probate & Transactional department.

The role:

Associate Attorney for the Estate Planning, Probate & Transactional department which includes other attorneys, paralegals, and secretarial staff.

• Collaborate and reciprocate with the litigation and domestic relations departments.
• Become an active part of leadership within the firm.
• Participate in marketing strategies and efforts.
• A book of portable business is a plus.
• The successful candidate should possess the following skills:
• Experience in drafting wills, trusts (revocable, irrevocable, special needs), powers of
• attorney and advanced directives.
• Understand the tax consequences of various planning choices.
• Handle commercial and residential real estate transactions, including purchase agreements,
• land installment contracts, leases, deeds and easements.
• Handle probate and trust administration issues.
• Independently manage assigned cases and docket.
• Work effectively with other firm attorneys and professional staff.
• Provide timely and professional communications to clients.
• Effectively pursue business development initiatives and client relationships

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Bar dues and continuing education courses

Requirements

Ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.
• 3-5 years of Estate Planning and Probate Administration; some transactional experience
• preferred but not required.
• Understanding of courts probate procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, along with ability to work independently on various projects