Job Description
Location: Brighton, MA | 2 remote days/week after onboarding
Salary Range: $125K-$150K | DOE
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5 | overtime expected based on client needs
Job Overview
Our client, a prestigious boutique Boston law firm specializing in estate planning and probate law, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join their dynamic legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional with a proven track record in estate planning and probate to work with high-net-worth clients and build toward a partnership track.
Qualifications & Skills
- A Juris Doctor and 5+ years of consistent estate planning and probate experience
- Strong desire and proven ability to build a book of business
- Experience working with high-net-worth clients is essential
- Massachusetts bar admission required; LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not mandatory
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and follow-up capabilities
Key Responsibilities
- Meet and communicate directly with clients, financial advisors, and other stakeholders
- Draft sophisticated estate planning documents and prepare gift tax returns
- Provide exceptional client service and maintain strong professional relationships
- Manage complex estate planning and probate cases from start to finish
- Collaborate with colleagues on multi-faceted legal matters while working independently when needed
What Sets This Firm Apart:
- Well-established client base with long-standing relationships
- Access to extremely high-net-worth clients and complex cases
- Collaborative, supportive team environment with a clear path to partnership
If you are a client-focused estate planning attorney ready to advance your career with a respected Boston law firm, we want to hear from you.
Apply now for a chance to join a firm where your expertise will be valued, your career growth supported, and your client relationships elevated.
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.