Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

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.

• Are you an attorney with estate planning and probate experience?
• Tired of billable hour requirements?
• Tired of the lack of growth opportunities?
• Would you like to join an energetic and forward-thinkingteam that is constantly innovating?
• Ready for that next step in your career?

$75,000 yearly

• Client communication with professional and respectful "bedside manner".
• 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.

• 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.

At Sechler Law Firm, we believe clients work hard for their nest egg, and they should get to keep it. Our mission is to help great families make great plans. The office was founded by Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Sechler. Tim started the practice after watching estate planning and elder law mistakes within his own family. Our commitment is to help you preserve what matters most to clients.

Our headquarters is in Warrendale, PA. From this office, we happily serve the residents of Cranberry, Mars, Wexford, Pittsburgh, Butler, and the surrounding communities. As one of the region’s only Certified Elder Law Attorneys, Tim Sechler and his team often assist families from across Western Pennsylvania.