Law Clerk For Estate Planning Law Firm

Job Description

Job Description

Join us at Brumbaugh Law Firm, where we’re not just legal professionals; we’re passionate advocates for a brighter future. As a Law Clerk in our estate planning department, you'll play an integral role in supporting our commitment to exceptional client service. You’ll engage directly with clients, assisting them through sensitive and meaningful legal processes. Your attention to detail and ability to empathize will help ensure clients feel heard and confident in their plans for the future.

We believe in empowering our team with the tools and autonomy needed to excel. You’ll find opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment. We value individuals who are both independent and team-oriented, ensuring clients receive the highest level of care and service. If you’re ready to make a difference, bring your dedication and compassion to Brumbaugh Law Firm, and let’s create a positive impact together.

Compensation:

$24 - $28 hourly

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide research and analysis of legal issues related to any of the assigned areas of law, including but not limited to estate planning, long-term care planning, real estate, and gas and oil rights.
• Draft and proofread legal documents and forms for accuracy and consistency, including but not limited to deeds, leases, wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and asset lists.
• Attend appointments with the attorneys and interact with clients and referral sources, serving as a witness and/or notary during signing appointments.
• Prepare and proofread correspondence.
• Perform general operational tasks, including but not limited to answering the phone and forwarding messages, copying, scanning, mailings and postage, assisting drop-in clients, filing paperwork, handling voice mail messages, etc., all according to Firm policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparing files for new clients, including printing labels for folders.
• Scan, print, copy, and save documents.
• Work to make client satisfaction a top priority, finding quick resolution to client complaints and concerns.
• Report any potential threats to the success of Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak to the Executive Director or Owner.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and personnel information in accordance with Brumbaugh Law Firm's confidentiality policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Law clerk positions are designed for individuals who are pursuing or preparing for a career in law. Eligible candidates include pre‑law students, current law school students, and law school graduates who are awaiting the bar exam or the results of their bar exam.

Competencies

The following are competencies required to be successful in this job:

Critical Thinker

• The ability to gather relevant information, interpret and evaluate the data, and make informed decisions. Develop sound, practical solutions and make timely decisions; provide creative solutions to difficult issues.

Proactive

• The ability to see opportunities to make improvements and independently choose strategies to achieve them; envisions new and innovative possibilities.

Customer Service

• Responds promptly to client needs, solicits client feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance, and meets commitments.

Oral Communication

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions, and participates in meetings.

Written Communication

• Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar, varies writing style to meet needs, presents numerical data effectively, and is able to read and interpret written information.

Strong Interpersonal Skills

• The ability to develop and maintain relationships with others, and to work with others toward a common goal by working cooperatively, developing positive relationships, and providing information and assistance willingly.

Detail-Oriented

• The ability to develop and apply comprehensive planning and organizing strategies to ensure projects are appropriately prioritized and resources are used effectively and efficiently.

Manages Change

• The ability to change directions quickly as workflow needs change, and to respond with flexibility to a changing work environment.

Strong Decision-Making/Judgement Skills

• The ability to independently formulate sound decisions and select an effective course of action using available information.

Ethics

• Keeps client, firm, and personnel information confidential at all times; understands and implements the rules of the firm’s confidentiality policy.

Technology Skills

• The ability to understand and effectively use the technologies provided, and use initiative to apply technologies to new contexts.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Skill Set and Abilities:

Language Skills

• Must have good communication skills and communicate clearly and effectively in both written and spoken English. Ability to effectively present information in various situations.

Computer Skills

• Has advanced knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred. Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.

Reasoning Ability

• Uses the utmost discretion regarding sensitive company and personnel information. Must be able to coordinate resources and responsibilities, and be able to get along well with others. Must be able to develop a strong rapport with various personnel inside and outside the organization, earning trust and respect.

About Company

We are an office of like-minded professionals who care about clients and want to help them have a better future. Through communication, we provide our team with the transparency needed to understand why we strive to go above and beyond for clients and the community. We value professionals who can be task-focused and are able to work autonomously yet can collaborate to ensure clients receive exceptional legal services.

Do Not Apply If…

• You want a chill job with low expectations and long meetings
• You do not like to talk with people, hear their stories, and gain information
• You cannot follow directions and learn from your mistakes

DO Apply If…

• You can handle emotionally intense conversations with compassion
• You’re good at reading the room—even when it’s over the phone
• Helping people feeds your soul