Trusts & Estates Associate

Join a Leading Boston Law Firm Focused on Sophisticated Estate, Tax, and Business Succession Planning

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Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per year

A bit about us:

We provide comprehensive estate and wealth planning services for high-net-worth clients, including business owners and multigenerational families. Our practice focuses on protecting assets, minimizing taxes, and ensuring client wishes are carried out efficiently. From sophisticated estate planning and tax strategies to business succession and trust administration, we guide clients through complex legal matters with clarity, expertise, and a personal touch.

Our attorneys regularly collaborate with tax, banking, and corporate teams to ensure a seamless, integrated approach to each client's financial and estate planning needs.

Why join us?

Join a highly regarded, sophisticated trusts and estates team where you'll work directly with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. Our attorneys hit the ground running, advising clients on complex estate, gift, and tax planning strategies. If you thrive in a client-facing role, enjoy hands-on planning, and want to work in a collaborative, intellectually challenging environment, this is the place for you.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, with a bonus structure that is particularly competitive in the Boston market, alongside:

Robust 401(k) match and retirement benefits

Competitive base salary

100% paid health and dental coverage

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney with 5+ years of focused experience in estate planning, administration, and tax strategy for high-net-worth clients. The ideal candidate is highly client-facing, ready to take ownership of complex matters, and able to provide practical, sophisticated advice.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft and implement advanced estate planning strategies, including estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax planning, with an understanding of tax compliance and return preparation.

Administer estates and trusts, including routine probate matters, trust accounting, and fiduciary guidance under Massachusetts law.

Advise high-net-worth clients on business succession, charitable giving, multigenerational planning, and blended-family considerations.

Collaborate with tax, corporate, and banking teams to align legal strategies with broader financial objectives.

Maintain strong client relationships through clear, professional communication and trusted guidance.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in trusts and estates, focused on high-net-worth individuals and complex planning matters.

LLM preferred but not required; strong taxation knowledge essential.

Proven experience drafting sophisticated estate plans and administering estates/trusts under Massachusetts law.

Excellent written and oral communication skills with a professional, client-centered demeanor.

Ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a dynamic, sophisticated practice.

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