Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The CEO is the highest-ranking executive at Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, responsible for setting and executing the firm’s long-term vision and growth strategy. This role is the primary architect of the firm’s future, driving innovation, expansion, and a unified culture across all locations and departments. The CEO leads the development and implementation of strategic initiatives in staffing, geographic growth, financial performance, and organizational culture, ensuring the firm’s continued leadership in elder care and special needs law.

Essential Job Functions

Vision & Strategy

• Serve as the visionary leader, setting the long-term direction and growth initiatives for the firm.

• Develop and communicate a compelling vision that inspires staff, attracts top talent, and positions the firm as an industry leader.

• Identify and pursue opportunities for expansion, including new practice areas, office locations, and strategic partnerships.

• Lead the creation and execution of multi-year strategic plans, ensuring alignment with the firm’s mission and values.

Growth & Innovation

• Drive innovation in legal services, client experience, and operational efficiency.

• Champion technology adoption and process improvements to enhance service delivery and profitability.

Culture & Leadership

• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability across all branches and departments.

• Model and reinforce the firm’s core values, ensuring a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.

• Lead by example, inspiring trust and commitment at all levels of the organization.

Cross-Departmental & Branch Coordination

• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration between departments and office locations.

• Oversee the implementation of firm-wide initiatives, ensuring consistency and alignment with strategic goals.

Financial Stewardship

• Set and monitor ambitious financial goals, including revenue growth, profitability, and cost management.

• Ensure the firm’s financial health and sustainability through prudent risk management and resource allocation.

External Relations & Brand Leadership

• Represent the firm to clients, the legal community, and the public.

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, regulators, and community organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of leadership experience in a law firm or professional services environment, including at least 3 years in a senior executive role.

• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, business development, and organizational leadership.

• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams and manage complex, multi-location operations.

• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Track record of driving innovation and managing change.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Visionary leadership and strategic thinking.

• Deep understanding of law firm operations, market trends, and client needs.

• Ability to inspire, influence, and unify diverse teams.

• Expertise in organizational development, change management, and culture-building.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• High integrity, sound judgment, and resilience under pressure.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship, guidance and directly supervise the leadership team, ensuring alignment with the firm’s vision and strategic priorities.

Work Environment

• Office environment with regular travel required to all firm locations and external events.

• Occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Compensation: Based on Experience

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, Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Gym Membership, Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Assistance.