Description:
About the Job:Trinity Law is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney who desires to build their practice in the areas of family law (including custody, protection from abuse and dependency matters), estate planning, criminal, and/or civil litigation. A book of business is preferred but not required. This position is a unique opportunity for an Attorney seeking to grow their practice while working in a supportive, smaller firm environment. While the ideal candidate is experienced (2+ years' experience in one or more of the practice areas listed) we will also consider a highly motivated, talented candidate with less experience who has a strong work ethic. The position offers immediate, hands-on experience in the courtroom, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to build long-term, meaningful relationships. The candidate will have the ability to manage a caseload independently, to maintain frequent client interaction and long-term client planning.
Essential Functions:
As part of the Trinity Team, the Associate Attorney candidate will:
- Take the Lead: Manage your own caseload from initial consultation to final resolution, with autonomy, while having access to mentorship.
- Get into the Courtroom: Attend hearings and conduct discovery, gaining valuable litigation experience.
- Family Law Focus: Family Law Associate to manage caseload focusing on child custody disputes, Protection from Abuse (PFA) matters, and child dependency matters, where high conflict resolution skills are helpful.
- Draft with Purpose: Prepare pleadings, motions, and comprehensive estate planning documents (wills, Powers of Attorney, and living wills).
- Build Relationships: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, balancing empathetic client service with litigation and detailed planning.
- Legal Writing: Draft letters, pleadings, motions, and estate planning documents.
- Time Management: Balance urgent litigation deadlines with detailed planning matters.
- Relationship-Focused: Our clients come to us during pivotal life moments and require compassionate, diligent service.
- Direct Growth: This is a career path, not just a job. We encourage you to build your own client base.
- Work-Life Balance: We offer a fast-paced environment that respects your time and professionalism.
- Collaboration: Work closely with a team where your input is valued.
Disclaimer: The above is a general description of job duties, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate from accredited law school.
- Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Pennsylvania; or, eligible for admission to the Pennsylvania Bar within six months of employment.
- Preferred Years of Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience and book of business is preferred but not required. Will consider recent law graduates, pending PA bar admission within six months of hire.
- Ability to commute to job location and able to work onsite.
- Please submit cover letter and resume.
Salary: Negotiable Base, plus revenue share. Range $80,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience and revenue generated.