The Associate Attorney position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a team of skilled attorneys and dedicated support staff, providing impactful legal services under the guidance of the Owner. This role is dynamic and integral to the firm’s operations, aligning with firm policies and procedures. Key aspects of this role, outlined below, may evolve over time to accommodate reasonable adjustments or advancements, ensuring a fulfilling and adaptive career experience. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide research and analysis of legal issues related to any of the assigned areas of law, including but not limited to, estate and wealth protection planning, long-term care planning, estate administration, special needs planning, estate tax planning, litigation (guardianship, trust reformation, contracts disputes, will contests, debtor-creditor law), corporations, real estate, and gas and oil rights. 

• Draft, review, execute, and file documents and correspondence related to any assigned area of the law.   

• Manage case progression and client communications. 

• Oversee and review the work product from paralegal and support staff. 

• Meet with clients and/or their legal representatives, and attend all required meetings, hearings, and other necessary appointments to provide the legal planning and services necessary to meet their goals.  

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

• Assist with all aspects of the estate administration process, including gathering decedent’s asset information, preparing trust and estate notices, preparing Pennsylvania inheritance tax returns, and drafting legal documents.  

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

• Work closely with marketing staff, provide guidance and assistance with the promotion of the law firm and its affiliated services throughout the service area, including but not limited to, presenting seminars, writing articles, radio speaking engagements, speaking at events, and relationship building with existing and potential referral sources. 

• Report any potential threats to the success of Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak to the Executive Director or Owner.   

• Maintain confidentiality of client and personnel information in accordance with Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak’s confidentiality policies. 

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

Qualifications  

• At least 2 years' experience in estate planning, estate administration or Elder Law focused environment. 

• 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 clients, staff, 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.