Associate Attorney

Job Summary

Fiffik Law Group, a tech-forward statewide law firm, is seeking an experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our team to establish and lead our estate planning practice in the Philadelphia market. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter who is passionate about helping individuals and families protect their assets, preserve wealth, and plan for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning strategies tailored to their unique personal, family, and financial circumstances.
• Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, revocable living trusts, asset protection and Medicaid trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
• Develop asset protection and wealth preservation strategies for individuals and families.
• Counsel clients regarding long-term care planning, Medicaid planning, and asset preservation opportunities.
• Absorb clients with trust funding and estate plan implementation.
• Represent clients in probate, estate, trust, guardianship, and related litigation matters, including court appearances, hearings, and dispute resolution proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, discovery requests, and other litigation-related documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across the firm to provide comprehensive legal solutions for clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and trusted legal guidance.
• Participate in networking, community outreach, educational presentations, and other business development activities.
• Work closely with firm leadership and the marketing team to expand the firm's estate planning presence in the Philadelphia market.
• Maintain and exceed established performance, client service, and business development goals while helping grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 3 years of estate planning experience within a law firm environment.
• Experience drafting and administering revocable trusts, asset protection and Medicaid trusts, wills, and related estate planning documents.
• Experience handling probate, trust, estate, guardianship, or other civil litigation matters preferred.
• Experience with Medicaid planning, Medical Assistance applications, crisis planning, and long-term care planning preferred.
• Strong knowledge of estate planning, trust administration, asset protection strategies, and probate procedures.
• Courtroom experience, including hearings, motion practice, and client advocacy, preferred.
• Excellent communication, client counseling, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with firm leadership and support staff.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, plus eligibility to earn a performance bonus based on productivity (service collections).
• Generous fee sharing on attorney originations.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off.

About the Role

This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite in our Philadelphia office.