Wills, Trusts & Estate Associate

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Gross McGinley Law Firm is seeking a Wills, Trusts and Estates Associate to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school and prior experience in legal research. This position provides a great opportunity for an experienced attorney with a passion for trusts and estates to make a meaningful impact on individuals’ lives.

Job Responsibilities

As a Wills, Trusts and Estates Associate, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the administration of an estate on behalf of the decedent, executor, and beneficiaries. You will also draft estate planning documents for clients, ensuring that the interests and wishes of the client are carried out in accordance with legal requirements and ethical standards. Specific duties include:

Communicating with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, and other parties involved in the administration process
Utilizing Westlaw for legal research purposes
Drafting legal documents such as trust agreements, amendments, and distribution plans, wills, POA, healthcare directives
Writing detailed reports on the financial status and performance of each plan/estate/trust

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

A Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school
Proven experience in legal research; familiarity with Westlaw
Strong knowledge of trust law and estate planning principles
Excellent people skills, including written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary that is negotiable. Benefits include 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee assistance program, health insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, referral program, vision insurance, short-term insurance, and long-term insurance.

Work Location

This position is a hybrid role with work in Allentown, PA 18101.


Gross McGinley Law Firm is seeking an experienced Wills, Trusts & Estates Associate to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school and prior experience in legal research. This position provides a great opportunity for an experienced attorney with a passion for trusts and estates to make a meaningful impact on individuals’ lives.

Job Responsibilities

The Wills, Trusts & Estates Associate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the administration of an estate on behalf of the decedent, executor, and beneficiaries. Primary responsibilities include:

Communicating with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, and other parties involved in the administration process
Utilizing Westlaw for legal research purposes
Drafting legal documents such as trust agreements, amendments, and distribution plans, wills, POA, healthcare directives
Writing detailed reports on the financial status and performance of each plan/estate/trust

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

A Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school
Proven experience in legal research; familiarity with Westlaw
Strong knowledge of trust law and estate planning principles
Excellent people skills, including written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary that is negotiable. Benefits include 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee assistance program, health insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, referral program, vision insurance, short-term insurance, and long-term insurance.

Work Location

This position is a hybrid role with work in Allentown, PA 18101.

Gross McGinley Law Firm is looking for a Wills, Trusts & Estates Associate to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney with a passion for trusts and estates to make a meaningful impact on individuals’ lives.

Job Responsibilities

The Wills, Trusts & Estates Associate will be responsible for managing the administration of an estate on behalf of the decedent, executor, and beneficiaries. You will also draft estate planning documents for clients. Specific duties include:

Communicating with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, and other parties involved in the administration process
Utilizing Westlaw for legal research purposes
Drafting legal documents such as trust agreements, amendments, and distribution plans, wills, POA, healthcare directives
Writing detailed reports on the financial status and performance of each plan/estate/trust

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

A Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school
Proven experience in legal research; familiarity with Westlaw
Strong knowledge of trust law and estate planning principles
Excellent people skills, including written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong analytical

Not Specified

401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental Insurance, Employee assistance program, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Referral program, Vision insurance, Short-Term Insurance, Long-Term Insurance

Not Specified

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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