Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Trust and Estate Planning Attorney (Individual or Attorney Group)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Locations: Manchester, NH or Boston, MA
Relocation: Not Offered
Compensation: Competitive; determined in discussion with recruiter
Bonus: Potential, based on experience and compensation structure
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
About the Firm
A well-respected New England law firm with a long history of excellence is seeking to expand its Trust and Estate Planning practice. The firm welcomes applications from seasoned individual attorneys as well as small groups (such as a solo with one or two associates) looking to join a collegial, client-focused, and growth-oriented environment.
This role is ideally suited for attorneys interested in advancing their practice within a stable, reputable, and collaborative firm culture that emphasizes professionalism, long-term career growth, and team success.
Why Join This Firm?
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Reputation & Stability: Highly regarded firm with decades of success and low attorney turnover.
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Supportive Culture: Team-oriented environment with strong professional and administrative resources.
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Flexibility: Opportunity to practice from either Manchester, NH or Boston, MA, with consideration for flexibility for exceptional candidates.
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Quality of Life: Both locations offer excellent lifestyle optionsNew Hampshire for scenic living and affordability, Boston for its cultural vibrancy and professional opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver sophisticated estate planning and probate counsel to high-net-worth clients.
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Design and implement tax-efficient strategies for asset protection, income tax minimization, and trust administration.
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Draft and manage a wide range of complex estate planning documents.
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Lead estate matters from strategy development through resolution.
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Collaborate with an established team while building and expanding your own client base.
Qualifications
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Juris Doctor (J.D.) required; LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred.
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Minimum of 7 years of private practice experience focused on advanced estate planning and administration.
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Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts or New Hampshire (dual admission preferred). Attorneys from other jurisdictions must be eligible for admission by waiver.
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Demonstrated portable book of business required.
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In-depth knowledge of Massachusetts and New Hampshire probate and tax laws.
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Strong preference for candidates with 10+ years of experience who anticipate at least 15 more years of active practice.