Trusts & Estates Associate

Job Details Experience: Mid Level Salary: $190,000 - $270,000 per year 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. A bit about us We are a highly respected Boston‑based litigation and business law firm with a long‑standing reputation for delivering sophisticated legal counsel to closely held businesses, developers, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers attorneys the opportunity to work on complex, high‑stakes matters while maintaining a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that emphasizes direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility. Unlike larger institutional firms, attorneys are given substantial hands‑on experience, close mentorship from experienced partners, and the ability to play a visible role in client strategy and case management. The firm has built a strong presence in the Boston market through its deep client relationships, collegial culture, and commitment to professional growth, making it an attractive platform for attorneys seeking sophisticated work in a more personalized setting. 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, including a bonus structure that is particularly competitive in the Boston market, alongside: Robust 401(k) match and retirement benefits – 50% match Competitive base salary, bonus, and referral fees 100% paid health and dental coverage Profit sharing #J-18808-Ljbffr