Estate Planning Attorney

The Sechler Law Firm, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Associate Attorney to join their team in the Estate Planning department.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Associate Attorney to manage the entirety of a client's proceedings, including interacting with customers, giving deep explanations of the law, preparing and analyzing paperwork, constructing trust provisions, and taking part in sales conferences.

• Drafting and Reviewing Estate Plan Documents: Responsible for drafting and reviewing estate plan documents, including wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other legal documents.
• Legal Research and Administrative Hearings: 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.
• Client Communication: Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently.
• Document Review and Analysis: Draft and review for accuracy documents such as wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other legal documents.
• Client Issue Review: Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action.
• File Organization: Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Client Management: Manage clients through the completion of the estate planning process.
• Client Workshops: Ability to effectively present and conduct client workshops.

• Education: Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law and qualification to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Experience: At least two years of substantial involvement in the field of Estate Planning.
• Elder Law and Medicaid Experience: Elder Law and Medicaid experience preferred but not required.
• Bar Association Membership: Membership in the Pennsylvania Bar Association in good standing.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the capability to address issues innovatively.
• Public Speaking: Public speaking.