Junior Estates AND Trusts Associate
Job Location:
Canonsburg, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
22 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
19 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities:
The duties of the position include however are not limited to the following:
The duties of the position include however are not limited to the following:
- Handling the administration of Trusts and Estates from inception to completion reviewing and drafting Trust and Probate administration documents and other related documents.
- Drafting of Wills Trusts Powers of Attorney Health Care Directives and other appropriate estate planning documents.
- Review estate planning documents drafted internally by other attorneys and paralegals.
- Legal research is required regarding probate estate planning issues and related areas.
- Review documents with superior attention to detail.
- Conduct legal research regarding complex procedural and substantive issues.
- Interface with clients and opposing counsel in a professional manner.
- Build relationships with existing clients including involvement in networking and business development activities.
- Work within a team and support peer associates.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel and Outlook.
- Proficient with legal research tools including Westlaw and LexisNexis.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in Probate and Trust Administration and Estate Planning.
- Strong academic and employment credentials.
- Advanced research and writing skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; Advanced research and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently as well as within a team orientation involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys paralegals and office staff.
- Licensed in PA
Required Experience:
Junior IC