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Job DescriptionPosition Overview A respected law firm in the Pittston, Pennsylvania area is seeking a Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its growing practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 0–4 years of experience who is looking to develop litigation skills, gain hands-on courtroom exposure, and build a long-term career in workers' compensation law within a collaborative and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities • Handle workers' compensation matters from intake through resolution, • Manage case files, documentation, and client communication, • Participate in hearings, depositions, and litigation-related proceedings, • Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents, • Work closely with senior attorneys and support staff on case strategy, • Maintain strong client relationships and provide responsive serviceQualifications, • JD from an accredited law school, • Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania or awaiting bar admission results, • 0–4 years of legal experience required, • Prior workers' compensation experience or internship exposure preferred, • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, • Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environmentCompensation & Benefits, • Salary up to $140k, • Comprehensive benefits package, • Mentorship and training opportunities, • Long-term career advancement potential, • Supportive and professional team environment

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Estate Attorney to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience handling estate planning matters, probate and trust administration, and advising clients on asset protection and long-term planning strategies. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with individuals and families while building long-term client relationships in a collaborative and professional environment. Responsibilities • Draft and review estate planning documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, • Handle probate and estate administration matters from opening through closing, • Advise clients regarding estate, trust, and inheritance issues, • Prepare and review fiduciary accountings and related filings, • Communicate regularly with clients, beneficiaries, financial advisors, and courts, • Conduct legal research and remain current on changes in estate and probate law, • Manage deadlines and maintain organized case files, • Provide compassionate and professional client service during sensitive matters Qualifications • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, • Licensed and in good standing in Pennsylvania, • 3-5 years of estate planning and estate administration experience preferred, • Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills, • Ability to manage multiple matters independently, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Experience with trusts, probate proceedings, and fiduciary matters

The Belt Law Firm, PC, a Workers' Compensation Premier Law Firm, is seeking a full-time Bilingual Paralegal and/or Administrative Assistant at our main office to provide support to our legal team.The ideal candidate is reliable, with excellent communication skills and customer service, and is able t

Job Description Add Your Voice - Work For Us We use our voice, and empower you to use yours, to create positive, lasting change in people’s lives. We use our voice because we believe every person should belong and be empowered to thrive. Who We Are Our agency began in 1999 by pioneering a model that is nationally recognized. We believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing permanent home - with a caring and supportive family that makes it possible to grow and thrive. A pioneer in new approaches to achieving permanency for children in foster care, we employ specialized knowledge and a continuum of services to help agencies expedite adoptions and keep families together. To learn more, please visit https://vocetogether.org/expertise/adoption-permanency.html Additionally, with our partner Diakon, we co-administer the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) program for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. To learn more about LSI, SWAN or Diakon, please visit www.diakon-swan.org SWAN LSI Paralegals Voce employs paralegals to work for the SWAN Legal Services Initiative (LSI), a program that was created to address barriers within the legal process that delay permanency for a child in the child welfare system. LSI paralegals work out of every county's children and youth office. LSI paralegals assist counties with all aspects of the legal process which ensures children are in safe and permanent homes. Please note that the purpose of this opening is to accept applications for positions in this region that may become open in the future. What You Will Contribute • Drafting legal documents for solicitor review, including petitions, orders, motions and stipulations, • Participate in county court hearings and pre-hearing conferences, • Assist with all aspects of lay and expert witness preparation for testimony, • Facilitate and/or train on approved LSI training topics, • Support county best practices, • Conduct diligent searches to locate parents, relatives or other potential permanency resources or connections for children who are receiving services from, or are in the custody of the county and collaborate with caseworkers regarding all search results What It Takes To Succeed General knowledge/work experience in legal or in child welfare and an Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of related experience will be considered in lieu of degree and/or certification. We strive to hire motivated professionals with strong organizational and time management skills who will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Our paralegals are required to travel to trainings and meetings which could include overnight stays. Travel expenses are reimbursed as per our policies. Why Voce - We Invest In You We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes: • Health insurance with medical spending accounts (employer contribution to the HSA if electing HDHP), • Dental, vision, long term disability and accident insurance, • Three employer-paid benefits: short term disability insurance, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program, • Employer contribution equivalent to 6% of your salary to your 401(k), • 13 paid holidays (including three floating holidays), • 18 days of PTO in first year of employment, • Qualified employer participating in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Please submit your cover letter and resume to be considered. EOE