Private Client Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

Private Client Trusts & Estates Associate AttorneyDirect Counsel is seeking a Private Client Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney to join the nationally recognized private client practice of a sophisticated East Coast–based law firm in Boston.This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 4+ years of trusts and estates experience to join a premier private client platform handling sophisticated high-net-worth estate planning, trust and estate administration, wealth transfer strategy, and tax-efficient succession planning.The role offers direct exposure to high-net-worth families, fiduciaries, retirement asset planning, charitable strategies, and multigenerational wealth transfer matters.LocationBoston, MassachusettsPosition OverviewThe ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of sophisticated trusts and estates experience, including meaningful work in high-net-worth estate planning and trust and estate administration.This role is ideal for an attorney experienced in:Advanced estate planningEstate and trust administrationWealth transfer tax strategyLifetime gifting programsSuccession planningCharitable planningRetirement asset planningFamily governance and legacy structuresThe firm offers a hybrid schedule with two remote days per week.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning strategiesDraft and implement: Revocable and irrevocable trustsWillsGift and generation-skipping transfer structuresFamily entity and succession vehiclesHandle estate and trust administration mattersCounsel clients on: Estate taxGift taxIncome taxFiduciary tax issuesDevelop tax-efficient family wealth transfer strategiesSupport charitable giving and philanthropic planningAdvise on retirement asset estate planningCoordinate with fiduciaries, family offices, tax professionals, and multidisciplinary teamsQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolMinimum 4 years of trusts and estates experienceStrong experience with: High-net-worth estate planningTrust and estate administrationState and federal transfer tax lawsSuccession planningLifetime giving strategiesExcellent drafting, technical, and client counseling skillsStrong written and verbal communication abilitiesTeam-oriented and highly collaborativeMassachusetts Bar admission required, or willingness to become admittedRhode Island admission is a plusCompensationBase salary range: $200,000 – $245,000Compensation will vary based on experience, credentials, and overall fit.Ideal CandidateThe ideal attorney will be:Sophisticated in high-net-worth estate and tax planningComfortable working directly with wealthy families and fiduciariesA polished drafter and trusted client counselorInterested in both planning and administration workCollaborative, responsive, and relationship-drivenLooking for long-term growth within a premier private client practiceWhy This OpportunityThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier trusts and estates platform known for sophisticated private client work and long-standing market recognition. The mix of estate planning, administration, tax strategy, and family wealth transfer work makes this especially attractive for attorneys looking to build a premier Boston-based private client practice.