Our growing law firm is adding an estate planning attorney to our Wyalusing/Wysox team to assist with estate planning and elder law. The role involves providing legal advice, creating personalized estate plans, and ensuring asset protection and distribution per clients' wishes. Excellent research, writing, technology use, and communication skills are required. We are open to training a new graduate or onboarding an experienced attorney.  

Responsibilities 

• Draft a variety of legal documents, including wills, trusts, and ancillary documents, utilizing firm templates and designated software 

• Work with clients to review legal documents and offer comprehensive feedback and analysis to ensure the effectiveness of their estate plans 

• Work to make client satisfaction a top priority, finding a quick resolution to client complaints and concerns 

• Represent the firm in the community by participating on boards, committees, and other community groups, when appropriate 

• Collaborate and verify the accuracy and completeness of legal documents drafted by staff 

• Work efficiently and make recommendations to improve processes and be well organized to ensure clients’ files move smoothly through the office 

• Conduct review meetings with clients to ensure their estate planning documents align with their initial goals and objectives. 

• Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff 

Qualifications 

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law with a current license to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania. 

• Decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is necessary 

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, clients and referral sources 

Compensation based on experience 

About Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak 

At Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, our commitment to a solutions-oriented work environment is realized through teams that are bound by mutual respect and accountability and who strive for continuous learning and growth. 

Does that sound like an environment you would like to work in? Are you a team player who is eager to learn, solutions-oriented, and reliable? If so, we may have a place for you on our team! 

We have offices in Williamsport, State College, Altoona, Wilkes-Barre, Muncy, Wyalusing, and Wysox, PA. 

Our employee benefits include: Paid time off, Holiday Pay, Jury Pay, Birthday Off, Bereavement Leave, Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Gym Membership, Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Assistance.