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Associate Attorney - Estate Planning / Trust Administration

$90k - $140k

Orion Placement

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Step into a highly respected elder law and estate planning practice with meaningful client impact
  • Build deep expertise in estate planning, trust administration, probate, and elder law
  • Work directly with experienced partners and maintain significant client contact
  • Long-term career growth in a stable, well-established firm
  • Supportive, professional environment that values mentorship, collaboration, and quality work
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid medical insurance and potential bonuses

Location

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, offering consistency, collaboration, and direct access to partners and clients.

Note

This role requires an active Connecticut Bar license and at least 1 year of attorney experience. 

About Us

We are a growing estate planning and elder law practice committed to delivering thoughtful, customized legal solutions to individuals and families. Our work is client-centered, detail-driven, and collaborative. We value professionalism, integrity, and long-term relationships with both our clients and our team members. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Conduct legal research and analysis related to estate planning, trust administration, probate, and fiduciary tax matters
  • Draft and review wills, trusts, pleadings, motions, briefs, and related estate planning documents
  • Administer trusts and estates, including fiduciary tax considerations
  • Represent clients in probate court hearings and related proceedings
  • Prepare for hearings by organizing evidence and developing legal strategies
  • Communicate clearly with clients, providing practical legal guidance in plain English
  • Manage an independent caseload in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborate with partners, attorneys, and staff on complex matters
  • Stay current on changes in estate planning, elder law, probate, and tax regulations
  • Participate in client development, networking, and firm growth initiatives
  • Deliver presentations on estate planning and elder law topics as needed

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Connecticut
  • 1+ years of attorney experience.
  • Elder law experience required
  • Fiduciary tax planning experience strongly preferred
  • Prior probate court hearing experience
  • Strong legal research, writing, and proofreading skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and service. This role offers meaningful client interaction, hands-on responsibility, and long-term career development in a supportive and growth-oriented environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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