Associate Attorney - Estates & Trusts

1-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Tucker Arensberg, . will make reasonable accommodations to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process and to perform the essential functions of their jobs, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.






Associate Attorney - Estates & Trusts at Tucker Arensberg, . - Pittsburgh Office

Overview:

- Mid-sized full-service law firm ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country according to the Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2024 rankings
- 85+ attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, New York City, Cleveland and Beaver, Pennsylvania, and the San Francisco Bay area
- Serving the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900

Job Description:

- Seeking an associate with 1-4 years of experience in estate law to join the Estates & Trusts practice group in the Pittsburgh office
- Work closely with a senior shareholder on estate & trust administration and planning projects for clients
- Provide analysis and counsel on legal and tax issues related to estate planning and administration
- Conduct thorough legal research to identify and mitigate potential legal risks for clients
- Support disputes involving fiduciary responsibility, estates and trusts, and other family matters
- Incorporate estate and income tax planning strategies such as trusts and wills
- Represent clients in legal proceedings, primarily in Orphan’s Court
- Counsel clients on long-term retirement and medical care planning
- Prepare inheritance and federal estate tax returns
- Draft legal documents including sales agreements, deeds, wills, and estate plan documents

Requirements:

- License to practice law in Pennsylvania
- Degree from an accredited law school
- 1-4 years’ experience in estate law preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Organizational and time management skills
- Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork
- Strong drive to provide proactive, client-focused legal services

Benefits:

- Tucker Arensberg fosters the growth of its associates and encourages ongoing professional and business development opportunities
- Assigned mentor through mentorship program
- Individual marketing budget for business development efforts
- Access to company benefit plans, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401k plan, paid time off and holidays, tuition assistance, and marketing resources and assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer:

- Tucker Arensberg, . is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment
- No discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local law
- Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of their jobs, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Not specified

Medical, dental, and vision plans for individual and family, company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, flexible spending account, profit sharing 401k plan, paid time off and holidays, lateral attorney referral program, tuition assistance, marketing resources and assistance

Not specified

Legal research, estate planning, estate administration, tax planning, drafting legal documents, client representation, long-term planning, inheritance tax returns, document management

Degree from accredited law school

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Qualification and Experience License to practice law in Pennsylvania, degree from an accredited law school

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