Associate Attorney - Business Law, Municipal Law & Estate Planning

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$85K — $140K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania or preparing to sit for the PA Bar.
  • Interest or coursework in business law, municipal law, or estate planning.
  • Willingness to work in-person in Johnstown, PA, with preference for local ties.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
  • Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Handle business, municipal, and estate planning matters across practice areas.
  • Appear in court to gain early litigation experience.
  • Meet with clients, draft legal documents, and manage own files.
  • Support senior partners by providing additional capacity.
  • Work across 20+ practice areas including townships and corporate matters.

Benefits

  • Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
Full Job Description
Salary range: $85K - $140K

Location: Johnstown, PA

Hybrid work policy: 5 days in-office in Johnstown, PA
About this role

We are looking for an Associate Attorney with 0-15 years (leaning on the more junior end of this range) of experience to join a welcoming, full-service law firm in Johnstown, PA. This is an opportunity for someone with ties to the area (or looking to return) who wants hands-on experience across multiple practice areas, a manageable 1,200 billable hour requirement, and a strong sense of community and work-life balance.

What will you be doing?
  • Handling business, municipal, and estate planning matters across the firm's practice areas
  • Appearing in court and gaining early, hands-on litigation experience
  • Meeting with clients, drafting legal documents, and managing your own files
  • Supporting senior partners (many in their 50s-80s) who need additional capacity
  • Working across 20+ practice areas including townships, water/sewer authorities, and corporate matters

Key Requirements
  • Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania (or preparing to sit for the PA Bar)
  • Interest or coursework in business law, municipal law, or estate planning
  • Willingness to work fully in-person in Johnstown, PA (ties to the area or desire to relocate strongly preferred)
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently and transition between practice areas
  • Strong analytical, writing, research, and communication skills


Salary

$85K - $140K ($85K-$140K base salary commensurate with experience, plus supplemental commission pay (1% bonus for billing over 28.5 hours/week). Full benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, FSA, and PTO.)

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