Associate Attorney - Tax and Estate Planning/Business Law

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its tax, estate planning, real estate, and business transaction practice in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will provide sophisticated legal counsel to a diverse client base, focusing on tax and business law.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on tax and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.
• Handle business transactions, including formation, operation, purchase, and sale of businesses.
• Advise tax-exempt organizations on legal, governance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft and review legal documents, including wills, trusts, and corporate and real estate agreements.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in real property, business, tax, and estate law.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and manage multiple projects efficiently.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic background with a focus on tax, estate, and business law.
• Background in accounting or finance is highly desirable.
• Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar (or ability to become admitted).
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Certifications

• Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar

Skills

• Legal research and writing
• Analytical skills
• Team collaboration

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

This law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to national and regional corporate, nonprofit and individual clients. Its major practice areas include business and finance law, elder law, employment law, white collar criminal defense, estate planning and wealth preservation, commercial transactions, civil litigation, and complex commercial litigation. The firm's offices are located in Scranton and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.