Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $190,000 - $270,000 per year
Job Details
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We are seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney with 5+ years of focused experience in estate planning, administration, and tax strategy for high-net-worth clients. The ideal candidate is highly client-facing, ready to take ownership of complex matters, and able to provide practical, sophisticated advice.
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:
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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?
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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, with 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 fee's
100% paid health and dental coverage
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