Settlement & Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Settlement & Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Settlement & Estate Planning Associate Attorney 

Position Overview
We are a well-established Connecticut law firm, on the look out for a self-motivated Settlement & Estate Planning Associate Attorney to join us in our Hartford or New Haven office. Our ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience drafting estate planning documents, designing and implementing estate plans, advising fiduciaries, administering trusts and estates, and researching related tax and legal issues.

Recognized as one of 2026 best places to work, we are known for its collaborative culture and strong commitment to professional development. If you are looking to join a team with a clear path for growth, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Estate and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and families
• Complex estate settlement and trust administration
• Fiduciary litigation and counseling
• Business succession planning
• Designing estate plans

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of experience in estate and settlement planning 
• Active license to practice in the state of Connecticut
• Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills
• Sound judgment and initiative
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys, staff, and fiduciary managers

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan(employer contributions)
• Hybrid work options available on a case-by-case basis

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/01/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$120000 - $175000 USD per year