Job Description
A well-established law firm’s Trusts & Estates Group is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney to join its robust and growing practice. This role offers the opportunity to work with a sophisticated client base and collaborate closely with experienced attorneys and professional advisors.
Responsibilities
- Draft and implement complex estate planning strategies, including:
- Estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax planning
- Review and preparation of related tax returns
- Manage estate and trust administration matters from inception through completion
- Handle routine probate administrations independently
- Advise clients and coordinate with accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals
- Maintain direct client contact and provide thoughtful, practical guidance
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience practicing trusts and estates law
- Strong background in sophisticated estate planning and tax-driven strategies
- Demonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts probate and trust law
- Ability to manage probate and trust administrations start-to-finish
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Client-focused mindset with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships
Preferred (Not Required)
- LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning