Careers
Heckscher, Teillon, Terrill & Sager ("HTT&S") was founded
in 1994 by four partners from Center City Philadelphia firms who had a
vision to create a boutique practice with "big firm" talent.
Over the past 25 years, with 20 attorneys who concentrate their practice
in trusts and estates law, including Orphans' Court litigation, guardianships
and special needs trusts, trust and estate administration, international
estate, trust and planning, and tax exempt and charitable organizations,
HTT&S has grown to be one of the largest trusts and estates practices
in the region, if not the largest. Many of the firm's original support
staff remain as employees today.
Our firm is committed to providing a collegial and supportive environment where
all employees – attorneys, paralegals and staff -- work collaboratively
to provide sophisticated services to our clients.
We're Hiring for the following positions:
Associate Attorney
Heckscher, Teillon, Terrill & Sager, a boutique trusts and estates
law firm in West Conshohocken and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania seeks a full-time
associate with three to five years' experience.
We are a firm of twenty-one attorneys, including nine ACTEC fellows, and
six paralegals, and our practice is among the largest in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
Our high-end practice focuses on matters pertaining to estate and tax planning,
estate settlement, trust administration, gift tax planning, closely-held
business planning, estate and trust litigation, charitable planning, and
guardianships, special needs trusts and settlement trusts.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in a large firm or boutique setting
with a practice focused on trusts and estates, and will have strong attention
to detail, ability to work independently, good organizational skills and
excellent communication skills.
We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package including health
and dental insurance, generous 401(k) with matching, PTO and disability
and life insurance. We pride ourselves on having a collegial and cooperative
working environment.
Email cover letter, resume and law school transcript to:
apaisley@htts.com. We are not accepting resumes from search firms at this time.
(Updated February 2, 2021)
Paralegal
Heckscher, Teillon, Terrill & Sager, a boutique trusts and estates
law firm with 21 attorneys and 7 paralegals located 20 minutes from Center
City Philadelphia in West Conshohocken, seeks an
experienced, full-time trusts and estates paralegal.
Qualified Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum of 4 years trusts and estates experience, including administration
of complex estates and trusts, and preparation of Federal and State tax
returns (706, PA-1500, 1041, PA-41)
- 4-year degree or paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience
- Professional manor, ability to work independently in a fast pace, high
pressure environment. Team player, yet independent thinker.
- Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills. Able to prioritize,
multi-task, and work well with clients. Exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience with tax preparation software (knowledge of One Source and/or
ProSystems Fx Tax a plus).
- Demonstrated MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook) experience required.
Position offers competitive salary and generous benefits. Collegial work
environment.
Qualified candidates may email cover letter, resume, salary requirements
and references in confidence to:
apaisley@htts.com. No phone calls please.
We are not accepting resumes from third parties at this time.
Experienced Legal Secretary
HTTS is seeks an experienced legal secretary. The position requires superior
organization skills, attention to detail and the ability to "go with
the flow" when needed. See below for a more detailed description
of the job. Many of our secretaries (call it what you want, assistant,
secretary, practice assistant) have been here in excess of 20 years. We
hope you will join this very experienced group of employees. Our firm
could not be successful without them.
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Assist lawyers and paralegals with various administrative responsibilities
including the following:
- Typing and filing of documents.
- Answering telephones and emails.
- Time Entry (where applicable).
- Document creation and production.
- Maintaining calendars and scheduling.
- Faxing and Scanning.
- Organize and maintain client files (paper and electronic).
- Schedule and make appointments, keep abreast of important deadlines.
- Review new client matter forms, submit to administration for processing.
- Maintain client lists, billing files and lawyer working files.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including communication
with attorneys, paralegals, staff, clients, opposing counsel, judicial
personnel, vendors and other third-parties.
Qualifications:
- Comprehensive computer skills, including: word processing, spreadsheets,
presentations, document management, time and billing, calendar and docketing,
transcription, desktop publishing.
- Strong analytical and writing skills, including drafting routine correspondence
and file memos, as well as proofreading legal documents and correspondence.
- Highly organized, including maintaining client files (paper and electronic),
project management, tracking multiple deadlines, maintaining calendars,
and organizing client and other attorney meetings. Must be pro-active
and able to think independently.
- Familiar with attorney's practice areas. Asks pertinent questions generally
and especially when unsure of attorney directions or deadlines.
- Pays strong attention to detail, especially with written and oral communication,
client deadlines, and file organization.
- Excellent client service and listening skills.
- Able to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization.
- Exercises sound independent judgment under minimal direct supervision,
yet works as part of a team. Collaborates with co-workers and third parties.
- Flexible demeanor; adapts well to changing priorities and work-load demands.
- Has a strong work ethic, discretion, and good judgment; maintains professional demeanor.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting for extended periods of time, standing, stooping and reaching.
- Visual acuity and manual dexterity required to operate computer.
- Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines
and communicate with clients in person and via telephone.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Manual dexterity enough to operate standard office equipment such as computers,
fax machines, calculators, telephones, etc.
Working Demands:
- Normal office environment.
- Occasionally subjected to pressure due to time demands.
- Potential for visual fatigue due to frequent computer operation.
- Sometimes called upon to work in excess of 35 hours per week.