Trusts & Estates Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

The Parents Estate Planning Law Firm in Acton, MA, is an estate planning firm focused on the estate planning needs of young families and empty nesters. We are seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney with 2+ years of experience to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in estate planning, enjoy working with people, and have an interest in helping young families navigate the complexities of planning for their children's futures. We are not your typical estate planning firm! Because we work exclusively with young families and empty nesters, we put very different plans into place for clients.

The attorney we hire will feel strongly about our mission to create legal plans for parents so that their children know they were loved, cared for, and protected. You will have the opportunity to work closely with clients, developing customized estate plans and providing guidance on related matters.

Our entire team is dedicated to providing exceptional estate planning services. We have high standards and provide white-glove service to all who meet with us. We are compassionate and take a personalized approach to ensuring clients secure their future and protect their loved ones. And we enjoy doing what we do!

This is an in-office position with a solid work-life balance.

If you are interested in working for a firm that values collaboration and welcomes your ideas and input, this is the opportunity for you, and we would love to meet with you.

$125,000 - $135,000 yearly

• Meet with clients to strategize and create tailored, comprehensive estate plans and trust documents to meet the unique needs of their family.
• Help parents develop comprehensive guardianship plans for their minor children.
• Draft, review, and finalize wills, trusts, incapacity documents, and guardianship plans.
• Assist in the administration of trusts.
• Present educational workshops and webinars to the community, which involve after-hours events 1 or 2 times/month.
• Attend local networking events.
• Oversee signing meetings.
• Supervise and delegate work to Paralegals to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• Work directly with the Firm owner and the legal team to develop and modify processes and procedures that ensure a smooth workflow.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in estate planning.
• Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts.
• Admitted to practice law in New Hampshire is a strong plus.
• Experience designing and drafting comprehensive estate plans.
• Experience with asset protection planning.
• Experience with trust and estate administration is a strong plus.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office environments, HubSpot is a plus.
• Experience drafting estate plans on a software-based platform (especially Inter Active Legal or Wealth Docx) is a strong plus.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Compassionate and client-focused with strong communication skills.

The Parents Estate Planning Law Firm, PC is a fast-growing Estate Planning law firm located in Acton, MA. Our work is focused on the unique estate planning needs of young families, families who have children with special needs, as well as empty nesters. We provide exceptional client service and high-quality legal services in the areas of wills, trusts, estates, and asset protection. We discuss sensitive topics that will help clients create a better future for their families. Our role is to eliminate any feelings of stress and hesitation and provide clients with genuine peace of mind. We are a close-knit team of 9 who work toward a common mission.

Our Mission:

To help parents create a legal plan so that their children always know they are loved, cared for, and protected, no matter what.