TRUSTS & ESTATES ASSOCIATE

Location: Downtown Pittsburgh PA
Position Type: Full-Time In-Person
Experience Required: 2 4 Years
Salary: $90000 annually (plus full benefits package)

Client is seeking a mid-level Trusts & Estates Associate with 2 4 years of experience in estate planning trust administration and probate. This role involves extensive client interaction and requires someone capable of working both independently and within a collaborative team environment. Strong drafting research communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Trust & Estate Administration

• Manage trust and estate matters from start to completion.

• Prepare and review fiduciary accountings inventories petitions and related filings.

• Work with personal representatives trustees beneficiaries and financial institutions.

Document Drafting

• Draft wills revocable and irrevocable trusts powers of attorney health care directives and deeds.

• Prepare probate-related documents and estate planning forms.

Legal Research

• Conduct research on estate planning probate procedure tax issues and fiduciary responsibilities.

• Provide clear written analysis and interpretations.

Client Interaction & Development

• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide updates.

• Support business development through networking and relationship building.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with attorneys paralegals and support staff.

• Manage deadlines organize case files and utilize firm technology efficiently.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• Active Pennsylvania Bar license (required).

• 2 4 years of experience in estate planning probate and trust administration.

• Strong drafting research writing and communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and Westlaw (or similar).

• Excellent attention to detail; ability to work independently and within a team.

• J.D. degree required.

• Pennsylvania Bar admission required (additional bar admissions are a plus).

• Bachelors degree required.

• Law firm experience (2 4 years) preferred.

• Standard office environment.

• In-person schedule: Monday Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM.

• Frequent desk and computer work.

• Occasional lifting of files (up to 15 lbs).

• Regular communication via email phone meetings and Teams.

• Occasional work outside standard hours.

• Base Salary: $90000/year

• Paid time off & holidays

• Health insurance with HRA

• Dental & vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer match

• Group & voluntary life insurance

• Employee assistance program (including mental health services)

• Accident hospitalization and critical illness plans

• Pet insurance

• Wellness benefits including gym reimbursement

• Commuter benefits
  (Benefits subject to eligibility requirements)