Managing Attorney

Job Description

Are you a compassionate Attorney with at least 7 years of experience in estate planning, probate, and elder law? Are you looking for a fast-growing, energetic law firm where you can make a serious difference in the lives of your hard-working neighbors? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can take your technical skills and apply them in new ways? Would you enjoy the opportunity to take leadership of an existing team of dedicated and talented legal professionals?

If you answered yes to these questions, we have a job for you! Sechler Law Firm, one of the region’s largest estate planning and elder law firms, is looking for a new Managing Attorney. This role requires knowledge of Pennsylvania-specific laws related to estate planning, estate administration, fiduciary duties, and inheritance tax. Experience in Medicaid planning is a plus, but not required. The ideal candidate will combine technical legal expertise, team leadership, and a client-centered approach to serve retired adults and their families with integrity and empathy. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney ready to take on a leadership position in a mission-driven firm focused on providing holistic, life-stage legal planning.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 Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court system, including inheritance tax filings and fiduciary accountings.

Develop and deliver educational presentations to groups of potential clients and community organizations on estate planning, elder law, and related topics.

Collaborate with firm leadership on business development, client relations, and operational strategy.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Pennsylvania elder law, estate and trust law, and regulatory changes.

Represent the firm at educational workshops, community events, and professional organizations to promote public awareness of elder law issues.Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania, in good standing.

7 years of legal experience with a strong focus on estate planning, probate, and elder law.

Demonstrated experience managing legal teams or departments.

Proficiency in Pennsylvania probate procedures, inheritance tax, and Medicaid rules.

Excellent communication, drafting, and client counseling skills.

Strong public speaking skills and comfort presenting legal concepts in a clear, accessible manner to groups of prospective clients.

Commitment to serving elderly clients and their families with compassion and professionalism.

Experience with case management systems and workflow optimization is a plus.About Company

At Sechler Law Firm, LLC, we believe clients work hard for their nest egg, and they should get to keep it. Our mission is to help great families make great plans. Our process first provides clients with the education necessary to make informed decisions with regard to their planning. Then we put the proper documents and legal framework in place to respond to life’s unfortunate changes.

Our Estate Planning law office is headquartered in Warrendale, PA. From this office, we happily serve the residents of Cranberry, Mars, Wexford, Pittsburgh, Butler, and the surrounding communities. As one of the region’s only Certified Elder Law Attorneys, Tim Sechler and his team often assist families from across Western Pennsylvania.

Full-time