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ATTORNEY / JD OPPORTUNITIES

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – CONSTRUCTION & BUSINESS LITIGATION

Woolford Myer Law, a boutique firm specializing in construction and business litigation, is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join our team in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We represent a diverse range of clients in the construction industry, including owners, general contractors, trade contractors, design professionals, and developers. Our firm handles a variety of legal matters such as construction payment disputes, business litigation, employment discrimination claims, OSHA violations, and bid protests.

Responsibilities:

Draft pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda.
Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
Conduct legal research and case analysis.
Take and defend depositions.
Work directly with clients, providing updates and gathering case-related information.
Attend court proceedings.

Qualifications:

Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and in good standing.
Strong legal research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
High-quality writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with clients, colleagues, and court officials.
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
Construction law experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation & Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off.
Professional development opportunities.

Applicants must currently reside in Lancaster County or be willing to relocate immediately. If you are passionate about helping small and medium-sized businesses succeed, we invite you to apply.
To apply, email your resume to rwoolford@woolfordlaw.com. (Posted 06.19.25)

DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR

The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) is currently seeking candidates for the 2nd Judicial District’s Deputy Court Administrator. This is an opportunity to support Lancaster County’s Magisterial District Judges and their team. Additionally, the role entails developing and monitoring MDJ court budgets and supporting the DCA in planning and developing court programs. This role truly makes a meaningful difference in our community and supports the Lancaster County Courts.

This is a full-time position with a 35-hour work week. The Pennsylvania Judiciary offers excellent medical benefits, a significant PTO package, State pensions, and 13 paid holidays. Starting Annual Salary is $63,325 – $86,542. For details and how to apply, navigate to the PACourts website https://pacourts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/PACourts or download here.

For more information, contact AOPC/HR at 717-231-3309 or Human.Resources@pacourts.us (Posted 06.16.2025)

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ZONING AND LAND USE ATTORNEY

Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP seeks a full-time attorney to work in its advocacy practice group with a specific focus on zoning and land use matters. The ideal candidate will have two to three years’ experience in preparing zoning applications, representing clients at municipal hearings, and preparing and reviewing real estate/land development documents. Experience in handling appeals and litigation matters is also desirable. The candidate should desire to be an integral part of a team-oriented environment with the opportunity to develop and grow in several areas of the law. We offer a comprehensive benefit package and a collegial work setting. Email cover letter with salary requirements and resume with references to gkhlaw@gkh.com.

Job Type: Full-time; Billable hour expectation: 1500 hours annually

Benefits:

401(k) and 401(k) Match
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Parental Leave

Gibbel Kraybill & Hess was founded on a shared commitment to provide excellent legal services to our clients. Our attorneys and experienced staff work collaboratively to assist clients in a wide variety of legal matters. Learn more about our firm at www.gkh.com. (Posted 06.10.2025)

LEGAL PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES

MANAGING EDITOR OF THE LANCASTER LAW REVIEW & MEMBERSHIP BILLING COORDINATOR

Job Overview: The Managing Editor of the Lancaster Law Review & Membership Billing Coordinator plays a vital dual role in the Lancaster Bar Association’s operations. This position is responsible for overseeing the production and publication of the weekly Lancaster Law Review, ensuring it meets professional standards for accuracy, timeliness, and presentation. In addition, the coordinator handles key billing functions, including invoicing for membership dues, advertising, and other services, helping to maintain accurate financial records and support the organization’s financial health. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a professional, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing Editor of the Lancaster Law Review

Serve as Managing Editor of the Lancaster Law Review, overseeing all aspects of production from content collection to publication.

Independently manage the collection, formatting, and proofing of legal ads, notices, and other content from members and external sources.
Design and input all ads and content in Adobe InDesign, creating the journal layout with accuracy and quality standards in mind.
Oversee the final proofreading, editing, and approval of the journal, coordinating with the publisher to ensure timely delivery and distribution.
Generate and manage invoices for ads and subscriptions, monitoring and ensuring timely payment, and maintaining accurate ad records.
Maintain compliance with publication standards and legal requirements, ensuring the Law Review meets professional and ethical guidelines.

Accounts Receivable and Invoicing

Create, send, and track invoices related to membership dues, advertisements, and other association services.
Monitor accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection and resolving any billing discrepancies.
Coordinate with the contracted bookkeeper to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Other Duties

As assigned.

Qualifications Sought:

Proficiency with Adobe InDesign
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Experience in either a legal, publishing, or nonprofit setting preferred
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
Self-starter who consistently sets and achieves goals
Familiarity with QuickBooks helpful
College degree preferred

Job Type: This position can be full-time or part-time, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and availability. While the role is primarily in-person, we may consider a hybrid arrangement for the right candidate.

Salary & Benefits: The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance, 10 days of vacation time per year, and 5 PTO days, and parking.

About Us: Dedicated to integrity and professional excellence, the Lancaster Bar Association supports and educates legal professionals, fosters collegiality with the bench and bar, and promotes the fair administration of justice for all in our community. The Lancaster Bar Association (LBA) is a member association of over 700 attorneys, judges, and legal professionals.

If you believe you are a good fit for this role, please send your cover letter and resume to Executive Director Lisa Driendl-Miller at Lisa@lancasterbar.org.

LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL

Excellent Professional Opportunity and Compensation Package for experienced personal injury Legal Secretary/Paralegal.

Firm seeks professional with dictation transcription skills, experienced in the phases of litigation – assisting, creating and answering discovery, drafting and preparing pleadings, motions and pre-trial filings, submitting electronic filings, trial preparation and exhibit presentation, document management and communication with outside counsel, experts, insurance personnel and medical providers; requesting, reviewing and summarizing medical records and facilitating client and attorney requests. Client communication is a priority. We value our clients and enjoy working with like-minded people that understand the importance of the client relationship.

Benefits include employer-paid premium health insurance (upon employment, no waiting period), including dental and vision coverage, 401k, paid time off and holiday pay.
This is not a remote position or a hybrid. The position is in the office, working daily with the attorneys in our well-established personal injury firm located in Lancaster County. This is a comfortable office with a reasonable workload.

Writing skills are important for this position, with experience creating advanced legal documents. Ability to manage and advance documents through various platforms is required. The work is interesting every day, and it is a pleasure to help people who are injured obtain the justice they deserve.

Please send your resume and cover letter to Denise Buckwalter, denise@mcdonaldatlaw.com, for consideration. EOE

Pay: $60,000 to $65,000 annually plus annual bonus. (Posted 06.20.2025)

FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL

Appel Yost LLP, a well-established, growing Lancaster law firm with a robust family law practice, is seeking a full-time Family Law Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years’ experience supporting a family law practice. Duties include collaborating with attorneys, drafting correspondence and court documents, performing legal research, and interacting with clients. Additionally, the successful candidate will be proficient in the Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of Family Law Software and Family Soft/Support Calc PA is preferred. Excellent salary and benefits package. Please forward a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to pam@appelyost.com. All applicants shall be held in strict confidence. (Posted 06.12.2025)

LEGAL SECRETARY – POST & SCHELL, P.C.

Job Description:

We have an immediate opening for a Legal Secretary in our Lancaster Office. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for assisting a variety of attorneys in the Business Law & Litigation department.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Formatting and compiling pleadings, contracts, correspondence, business and corporate filings, and other legal documents
Filing legal documents (e-filing in state and federal courts, agencies, and business filing systems)
Transcribing dictations
Corresponding with clients via email and telephone
Maintaining calendars (deadlines, discovery responses, and court orders)
Scheduling depositions, telephone, in-person conferences, and Teams/Zoom meetings
Client intake, opening new matters
Typing letters, documents, reports, pleadings, and memoranda
Downloading and compiling filings from various court/agency websites
Reviewing documents for accuracy, proofreading, and formatting
Organizing and maintaining electronic files
Creating and revising PowerPoint presentations and assisting attorneys with preparing client trainings
Greeting clients and visitors

Education and Experience:

High school degree/GED, bachelor’s degree a plus
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Required Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Kofax/Nuance, iManage, PowerPoint, and Excel
Knowledge of the court systems is a must; knowledge of business filing systems is strongly preferred
Possesses excellent written and verbal skills.

Post & Schell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, disability, Profit Sharing 401(k), and paid time off.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 – $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
• Lancaster, PA 17601 (Required)

TO APPLY:
Inquiries should be sent to the attention of Amylynn T. Street, Director of Human Resources, Post & Schell, P.C., (215) 587-1134; astreet@postschell.com. Resumes, with a cover letter, can also be sent by regular mail or electronically. (Posted 06.06.2025)

Amylynn T. Street, SHRM-CP
Director of Human Resources
Post & Schell, P.C.
Three Logan Square
1717 Arch Street
24th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103

ESTATE & TRUST ADMINISTRATION PARALEGAL

BCGL LLC is seeking a full-time Estate & Trust Administration Paralegal with 2 or more years of paralegal experience preferred. This position reports to the attorneys in the Estates and Trusts Practice Group and will provide high-level daily support. The job requires considerable interaction with clients, so the candidate must possess excellent personal, written, and oral communication skills.

The candidate should be self-motivated and organized, and have a desire to assume significant responsibility. Critical thinking skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work both independently and cohesively with a team will ensure success. Intelligence, professionalism, character, and personality will be highly valued. Proficiency with technology, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel is expected. Lackner and ProLaw knowledge are valued. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested, qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to emilyf@bcgl-law.com. (Posted 06.10.2025)

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

Legal Administrative Specialist sought for a fast-paced civil defense litigation office in Lancaster, PA. This full-time position offers flexibility and a wide variety of opportunities to work on a broad spectrum of litigated matters in a collegial atmosphere. Responsibilities include the provision of administrative support to our attorneys and the performance of substantive tasks on individual matters, to include background and social media investigations. The objective of this position is to execute the tasks needed to advance the litigation process for the firm’s clients including: the filing and service of pleadings and discovery; electronically profiling incoming communications, legal documents, and file contents to applicable folders for each case; facilitating payment of vendor bills; calendaring deadlines and action dates in our attorneys’ schedules; and scheduling depositions and appointments. Other opportunities for a wide variety of litigation support tasks abound long-term, including working with AI programs and legal record review and analysis. Most important for success and happiness in this position is that the candidate has a very strong technological proficiency, excellent organizational skills, a preference to be kept busy, and the ability to work well with others. Full benefits and an hourly pay commensurate with proven skill sets between $17.00 and $28.00.

Inquiries should be sent to the attention of Mike Socha, Partner, Fowler Hirtzel, McNulty & Spaulding, LLC, (717) 207-8150 msocha@fhmslaw.com (Posted 05.27.2025)

TO POST A JOB/OFFICE SPACE LISTING:

Looking to advertise your job or office space in the Lancaster Law Review? We’ve got you covered! Our publication offers affordable rates for members and non-members alike. For just $30 per week, members can post their ad in the Law Review (published every Friday) and on our website. Non-members can also take advantage of this opportunity for only $45 per week.

These prices cover the cost of publication and ensure that your ad reaches our esteemed readership. Whether you’re looking to advertise a job or office space, the Law Review is the perfect platform to reach your target audience.

To purchase a job posting or office space ad, or if you have any questions, please reach out to us at lawreview@lancasterbar.org. We look forward to helping you promote your opportunities!

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