Associate Attorney - Estate Department

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time Associate Attorney to join its Estate Department in Perkasie, PA. The role focuses on estate planning, probate, trusts and estates, and Orphans' Court litigation, offering opportunities for substantive legal work and client relationship management.

Duties

• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Assist executors and administrators with estate and probate administration.
• Conduct legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations affecting clients.
• Maintain organized case files and documentation.

Requirements

• Proficiency in legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Strong negotiation skills to advocate for clients' interests.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
• Previous legal administrative experience preferred but not required.
• Commitment to high ethical standards in professional interactions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar in Pennsylvania.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research tools.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.

This law firm offers a wide range of legal services throughout Pennsylvania, with a focus on southeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley. With more than 100 years of combined legal experience, the firm focuses its practice on business, commercial, and tax law, litigation, landlord-tenant law, municipal and zoning law, personal injury, criminal law, family law, real estate, and wills and estates. Its office is located in Perkasie, Pennsylvania.