Private Client Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

Private Client Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney Direct 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 opportunityfor 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. Location Boston, Massachusetts Position Overview The 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 planning Estate and trust administration Wealth transfer tax strategy Lifetime gifting programs Succession planning Charitable planning Retirement asset planning Family governance and legacy structures The firm offers a hybrid schedule with two remote days per week. Key Responsibilities Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning strategies Draft and implement: Revocable and irrevocable trusts Wills Gift and generation-skipping transfer structures Family entity and succession vehicles Handle estate and trust administration matters Counsel clients on: Estate tax Gift tax Income tax Fiduciary tax issues Develop tax-efficient family wealth transfer strategies Support charitable giving and philanthropic planning Advise on retirement asset estate planning Coordinate with fiduciaries, family offices, tax professionals, and multidisciplinary teams Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school Minimum 4 years of trusts and estates experience Strong experience with: High-net-worth estate planning Trust and estate administration State and federal transfer tax laws Succession planning Lifetime giving strategies Excellent drafting, technical, and client counseling skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities Team-oriented and highly collaborative Massachusetts Bar admission required, or willingness to become admitted Rhode Island admission is a plus Compensation Base salary range: $200,000 – $245,000 Compensation will vary based on experience, credentials, and overall fit. Ideal Candidate The ideal attorney will be: Sophisticated in high-net-worth estate and tax planning Comfortable working directly with wealthy families and fiduciaries A polished drafter and trusted client counselor Interested in both planning and administration work Collaborative, responsive, and relationship-driven Looking for long-term growth within a premier private client practice Why This Opportunity This 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.