Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing court-appointed legal representation to children and youth who are parties in juvenile dependency court proceedings and guardianship cases. The primary duties include: - Representing a full caseload of children and youth in all stages of juvenile dependency court proceedings. - Interviewing clients in their homes or community settings, advising them on legal ri
Job Title: Senior Attorney Job Responsibilities: Senior Attorneys in the organization’s Mental Hygiene Legal Service operate with substantial independence from supervision and serve in a confidential capacity. Their key responsibilities include: - Researching legal questions and issues pertinent to mental hygiene law. - Organizing investigations and preparing cases for presentation before administrative tribunals and courts. - Providing legal advocacy services to individu...
Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: Associate Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and are responsible for researching legal questions and issues, organizing complex investigations, and preparing and presenting complex cases before administrative tribunals and trial and appellate courts. They provide legal research and advocacy services within the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or similar units.
Job Title: Attorney JG: 23 Job Responsibilities: Attorneys within the Mental Hygiene Legal Service (MHLS) of the organization are tasked with providing legal representation and advocacy to individuals with mental and developmental disabilities, as well as those alleged to be in need of mental health services. The legal matters they handle include civil and criminal commitment, treatment over objection, guardianship, sex offender civil management, and assisted outpatient trea
Job Title: Trusts and Probate Litigator Job Responsibilities: - Engage in trust and probate litigation, including handling conservatorships and guardianships. - Prosecute and/or defend will or trust contests effectively. - Manage accounting petitions and trustee removal cases. - Address fiduciary-related disputes with a focus on elder financial abuse litigation. - Establish and litigate conservatorship/guardianship cases. - Handle fiduciary breach petitions with proficiency.
Job Title: Attorney-Probate / Litigation Job Responsibilities: - Handle cases related to probates, trusts, conservatorships, and/or civil litigation. - Represent clients in court proceedings, specifically in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. - Communicate effectively with clients, providing them with legal advice and updates on their cases. - Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and other court documents. - Conduct legal research and stay informed about
Job Title: Associate Attorney - Hybrid Position NYC Job Responsibilities: As an Associate Attorney at the law firm, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of active legal matters, primarily focusing on New York and New Jersey Surrogate’s Courts, Article 81 Guardianship Proceedings, Estate Planning, and Real Property Transfers. Specific duties include: - Handling Probate, Administration, and fiduciary support within Surrogate’s Courts. - Drafting petitions and c...
Job Title: Attorney - Probate/Estate Administration (Hybrid) Job Responsibilities: - Oversee client matters and files within the Estate Administration Department, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with state laws. - Provide leadership and support to paralegals and other team members to deliver exceptional customer service that exceeds client expectations. - Manage non-contested guardianship cases as part of the department's services. - Cultivate and maintain excellen
Job Title: Managing Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Manage and oversee all aspects of estate planning and probate matters, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and guardianships under Pennsylvania law. - Supervise and mentor associate attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality legal services. - Handle complex probate and estate administration cases in the Pennsylvani
Job Title: Senior Attorney JG: 26 Job Responsibilities: Senior Attorneys in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service operate with substantial independence from supervision and perform a range of legal duties. They serve in a confidential capacity and are responsible for researching legal questions and issues, organizing investigations, and preparing and presenting cases before administrative tribunals and courts. The role involves providing legal research and advocacy services withi
Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: Associate Attorneys in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service (MHLS) serve in a confidential capacity and are responsible for a range of legal duties. Their primary responsibilities include: - Researching legal questions and issues pertinent to mental and developmental disabilities. - Organizing and conducting complex investigations. - Preparing and presenting complex cases before administrative tribunals and trial and appellate
Job Title: Attorney JG: 23 Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities for the Attorney position within the Mental Hygiene Legal Service (MHLS) include providing legal representation and advocacy for individuals with mental and developmental disabilities, as well as those alleged to be in need of mental health services. This involves handling legal matters such as civil and criminal commitment, treatment over objection, guardianship, sex offender civil management, and
Job Title: Senior Estate Planning Attorney (Remote) Job Responsibilities: As a Senior Estate Planning Attorney at the law firm, you will be an integral part of a mission-driven team focused on providing high-quality estate planning and probate services. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Managing limited conservatorship cases, which involves drafting, filing, and representing clients in court. - Handling probate matters from initiation to conclusion, includi
Job Title: Fiduciary Litigation Associate Job Responsibilities: - Manage a docket of contested fiduciary matters, serving as lead on motion practice, deposition preparation, courtroom hearings, and client strategy meetings. - Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, petitions, and related litigation documents. - Oversee discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses, managing document production, and preparing witnesses. - Supervise paralegals and coord
Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Attorney position at the law firm involves providing direct legal representation primarily in Matrimonial and Family Court matters. This includes handling cases related to divorce, custody, visitation, child support, family offense proceedings, adoptions, and guardianships. Core responsibilities entail: - Meeting with clients and managing individual caseloads, including conducting initial consultations. - Drafting and filing app
Job Title: Probate Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Oversee client matters and files within the Estate Administration Department, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with state laws. - Provide leadership and support to paralegals and other team members to deliver exceptional customer service that exceeds client expectations. - Manage non-contested guardianship cases as part of the department’s services. - Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with referral s...
Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: Legal Representation: - Provide expert legal representation to clients in matters related to the Marchman Act and Guardianship. - Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure a comprehensive understanding of each case. - Prepare and file necessary legal documents, petitions, and motions. Courtroom Advocacy: - Attend court hearings and proceedings on behalf of clients. - Prepare clients for court hearings. - Present compe
Job Title: Estate Planning & Probate Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Estate Planning & Probate Attorney will be responsible for handling probate cases and matters related to guardianship and conservatorship. The attorney will work collaboratively with estate planning teams within the law firm. Key responsibilities include: - Managing probate and estate planning cases, eventually taking ownership from start to finish. - Making court appearances as required. - Delegating wo
Job Title: Experienced Trust and Estates Attorney Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Experienced Trust and Estates Attorney at the law firm include: - Handling Trust and Probate Administration, Conservatorships, and Estate Planning tasks. - Engaging in effective communication and maintaining a client-focused approach. - Working collaboratively within the team to deliver compassionate client service. - Participating in the mentoring and development
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Adult Guardianship Job Responsibilities: - Establish and maintain a trusting, confidential relationship with clients, advocating for their expressed wishes during court proceedings, with opposing counsel, and with service providers. - Conduct visits with assigned clients before all court hearings to understand and address their needs. - Ensure clients’ due process rights are protected throughout the guardianship process. - Investigate clientsâ...
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General - UDOT (In-House) Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Transportation (UDOT) within the Highways & Utilities Division is tasked with representing UDOT in various legal matters. The role involves providing consultation and recommendations, drafting or reviewing contracts related to real property, construction, or utility issues, and interacting with commercial parties and government entities. The atto
Job Title: Associate Attorney JG: 28 Job Responsibilities: - Serve in a confidential capacity, conducting legal research and addressing legal questions and issues. - Organize and conduct complex investigations. - Prepare and present complex cases before administrative tribunals and trial and appellate courts. - Provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units. - M
Job Title: Senior Attorney JG: 26 Job Responsibilities: - Serve in a confidential capacity with substantial independence from supervision. - Research legal questions and issues related to mental and developmental disabilities. - Organize investigations and prepare cases for administrative tribunals and courts. - Present cases before administrative tribunals and courts. - Provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, attorney disciplinary c
Job Title: Attorney JG: 23 Job Responsibilities: - Serve in a confidential capacity under direct supervision. - Research legal questions and issues pertinent to cases. - Prepare cases for administrative proceedings and court litigation. - Provide legal research and advocacy services within the Mental Hygiene Legal Service. - Represent and advocate for individuals with mental and developmental disabilities, as well as those alleged to need mental health services. - Handle leg
Job Title: Senior Attorney JG: 26 Job Responsibilities: Senior Attorneys in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service operate with substantial independence from supervision and perform a variety of legal duties. Their responsibilities include: - Researching legal questions and issues. - Organizing investigations. - Preparing and presenting cases before administrative tribunals and courts. - Providing legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, attorney
Job Title: Attorney (JG: 23) Job Responsibilities: - Serve in a confidential capacity under direct supervision. - Research legal questions and issues. - Prepare cases for administrative proceedings and litigation in courts. - Provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, and 18B panel administration. - Represent and advocate for individuals with mental and developmental disabilities, and those alleged to
Job Title: Associate Attorney (Remote in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Area) Job Responsibilities: - Independent handling of cases from inception through resolution. - Drafting legal documents including pleadings, motions, appeals, agreements, and security instruments. - Making appearances at hearings. - Engaging in substantive communication with courts, administrative offices, financial institutions, and clients. Education and Experience: - Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school
Job Title: Associate Attorney (Remote in Harrisburg Area) Job Responsibilities: The Associate Attorney will play a critical role in handling cases from inception through resolution. The responsibilities include drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, appeals, agreements, and security instruments. The attorney will be required to make appearances at hearings and engage in substantive communication with courts, administrative offices, financial institutions, and c
Job Title: Probate Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Independently manage probate and conservatorship cases from initiation to completion. - Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare necessary legal documents such as motions, pleadings, and briefs. - Supervise and provide guidance to paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff. - Represent clients in court by arguing motions during legal proceedings. - Collaborate closely with administrative staff to manage client
Job Title: Chief Child Services Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Chief Child Services Counsel is tasked with regional legal supervision and aiding in the implementation of the region's legal direction. This position involves supervising a team that manages numerous cases across multiple counties. The role includes providing ongoing training and mentoring for attorneys and legal assistants, as well as coordinating Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) huddles and data entry.
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General - Child Welfare Divisions, Multiple Locations Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) positions in the child welfare divisions involve representing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in juvenile litigation cases, primarily focused on protecting abused or neglected children. The responsibilities include: - Frequent court appearances to represent DCYF in contested shelter care hearings, dependency fa
Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: Client Service and Legal Work: - Meet with clients to understand their needs, goals, and family dynamics. - Conduct legal research and develop thoughtful legal strategies. - Draft and finalize estate planning documents, pleadings, and related materials. - Manage probate and trust administration files with accuracy and empathy. - Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and court proceedings. - Maintain consistent, warm communicati
Job Title: Attorney 1, 2, 3 Job Responsibilities: - Provide competent, confidential, and ethical representation for clients, including but not limited to children, mental patients, and disabled adults. - Assist clients in obtaining appropriate resources and advise them of their rights. - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current law and judicial decisions to provide timely assistance to clients in need. - Attend and participate in hearings related to treatment, placement, adm
Job Title: Experienced Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Client Representation: Provide expert legal advice and representation in estate planning matters, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. - Elder Law Focus: Address legal challenges faced by elderly clients, including long-term care planning, guardianship, Medicare/Medicaid issues, and elder abuse prevention. - Probate and Estate Administration: Assist clients in navigating the probate proc
Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Conduct client-facing meetings to assess needs related to estate planning, Medicaid, probate, and guardianship. - Build strong, lasting relationships through compassionate, thoughtful interactions that instill confidence and trust. - Serve as a trusted advisor by educating clients, answering questions, and ensuring they fully understand their legal plans. - Collect detailed personal and financial information to design customized pl
Job Title: Estate Planning and Probate Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in legal proceedings in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, specifically in the Chancery Division and Law Division in New Jersey, and the Register of Wills and Orphan's Court in Pennsylvania. - Draft and prepare estate planning documents, including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and Guardianship Pleadings. - Ensure compliance with all legal standards and regulations rel
Job Title: Senior Litigation Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients, including beneficiaries, personal representatives, trustees, and other parties, in litigation under . Titles 14, 36, and 46. This includes handling cases related to guardianships, conservatorships, will/trust contests, fiduciary misconduct, elder abuse, financial exploitation, and more. - Advise clients on legal risks, strategies, and next steps throughout the litigation process, ensuring t
Job Title: Attorney Interne Department: Department of Social Services - Office of Legal Affairs Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal counsel to the Adult Protective Services (APS) Legal and Protective Case Unit (LPCU) on various social service matters, particularly those related to APS. - Draft legal memoranda and offer guidance on policy questions. - Render litigation support in proceedings such as Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 guardianship, Civil and Housing Court matter
Associate Attorney Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Engage in legal research, analysis, and editing. - Draft legal documents, including letters, pleadings, and other necessary documents. - Attend court for hearings and trials. - Collaborate with paralegals on case management of client matters. Education and Experience Information: - No prior experience is needed, although prior court experience is preferred. - Must possess or be willing to obtain an ac
Job Title: Trust and Estates Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Draft, review, and finalize estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare proxies. - Provide legal advice and oversee probate and trust administration, which includes preparing court filings, inventories, and accountings. Court appearances are required as needed. - Assist clients with elder law matters, including Medicaid eligibility, asset protection, and guardianship
Job Title: Estate Planning Attorney (Hybrid) Job Responsibilities: - Assisting families in protecting their legacies by guiding them through estate planning, which includes creating wills, trusts, asset protection strategies, healthcare directives, and power of attorney documents. - Managing probate and estate administration to help families settle estates efficiently, ensuring a smooth transfer of assets and addressing any legal complexities that may arise. - Providing guid
Associate Attorney Job Title: Associate Attorney – Life Care Planning & Elder Law Job Responsibilities: The role of the Associate Attorney in Life Care Planning and Elder Law involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting elderly or disabled clients and their families. Key responsibilities include: - Developing personalized Life Care Plans for clients to address their legal, medical, and financial needs as they age. - Collaborating with a team that includes c...
Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action. - Collaborate with clients, senior associates, and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently. - Keep files organized to ensure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff. - Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research,
Job Title: Associate Attorney - Estate Planning Job Responsibilities: The Associate Attorney in the Estate Planning department at the law firm is responsible for a range of duties aimed at providing clients with peace of mind during the sensitive time following the death of a loved one. Key responsibilities include: - Meeting with potential new clients and conducting consultations specifically for estate planning and probate matters. - Supporting Senior Probate and Estate P
Job Title: Elder and Special Needs Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Counsel clients on elder law, long-term care planning, and special needs planning. - Draft and review estate planning documents, special needs trusts, and related instruments. - Represent clients in guardianship and related court proceedings as needed. - Collaborate with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to deliver high-quality client service. - Stay current on changes in elder and disabilit
Job OverviewA law firm seeks a talented Trusts and Probate Litigator with 4-6 years of experience in trust and probate litigation in Pasadena, CA. The ideal candidate will handle conservatorships, guardianships, will or trust contests, accounting petitions, trustee removal, fiduciary disputes, and elder financial abuse conservatorship and guardianship establishment and and defend will or tr