Ambitious Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

Reid & Riege Attorneys; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Firm-paid life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Bereavement leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan with employer CONTRIBUT

Job summary

Reid and Riege, P.C. in Connecticut seeks a self-motivated associate with 1–5 years of experience drafting wills and trusts and handling estate matters. The candidate should have excellent writing ability, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

We offer significant career advancement opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and competitive compensation commensurate with experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Connecticut Bar admission in good standing or ability to be admitted promptly
• Experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, tax, or related practice area
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently under deadlines

Responsibilities

• Draft wills and trust agreements.
• Settle estates and administer trusts.
• Research tax and related legal issues as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients and professionals

Skills

Legal drafting

Wills and trusts

Estate administration

Research skills

Education

Connecticut Bar admission

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Reid and Riege, P.C. in Connecticut seeks a self-motivated associate with 1–5 years of experience drafting wills and trusts and handling estate matters. The candidate should have excellent writing ability, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

We offer significant career advancement opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and competitive compensation commensurate with experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.