Associate Attorney

The Sechler Law Firm is on the lookout for a passionate Associate Attorney to join their team. As part of this job, you will expertly 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.

• Responsible for Drafting and Reviewing Estate Plan 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.
• Draft and review for accuracy documents such as wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other legal documents.
• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action.
• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Manage clients through the completion of the estate planning process.
• Ability to effectively present and conduct client workshops.

• 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 in good standing.
• Willingness to take instruction from senior legal personnel to serve client requirements and expand our client base.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the capability to address issues innovatively.
• Public speaking.