Associate Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Paid time off

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Concord, NH team, focusing on trusts and estates, estate planning, and elder law.

The attorney will work directly with clients, draft and review documents, and support a collaborative, client‑centered practice in a long‑standing regional firm. The ideal candidate has a JD, NH Bar admission, and at least three years of relevant experience in estate planning, trust administration, real estate, or litigation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the New Hampshire Bar is required.
• At least 3 years of legal experience.
• Experience in estate planning, trust administration, real estate, or litigation.
• Familiarity with personal finance, basic tax, investment, and accounting principles.
• Strong communication, client relations, and technology skills.
• Professional, self-motivated with strong organizational skills and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Admission to the Massachusetts or Maine Bar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support in estate planning, trust administration, real estate, and litigation matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and develop strong professional relationships.
• Draft and review legal documents related to estate planning and trust administration.
• Address tax-related issues and assist with trust and estate administration.
• Apply an understanding of personal finance, taxation, investments, and accounting to client matters.
• Manage assignments efficiently while maintaining strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to deliver effective client service.
• Contribute positively to the firm's professional culture and team-oriented environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Client relations

Organization

Team-oriented

Proactive approach

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

About The Opportunity

Our client, an established regional law firm with offices across five states, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Concord, New Hampshire team. The firm focuses on trusts and estates, estate planning, and elder law.

Associate Attorney - Trusts & Estates

Location: Concord, NH

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-Site

The ideal candidate will bring a professional demeanor, strong communication skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. This attorney should be comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team in a fast-paced professional environment.

This opportunity offers the chance to work directly with clients on estate planning and trust administration matters, with exposure to related tax and financial issues. The firm also offers a collegial work environment, a strong commitment to work-life balance, and the potential for an equity partnership opportunity within three to five years, based on experience and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support in estate planning, trust administration, real estate, and litigation matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and develop strong professional relationships.
• Draft and review legal documents related to estate planning and trust administration.
• Address tax-related issues and assist with trust and estate administration.
• Apply an understanding of personal finance, taxation, investments, and accounting to client matters.
• Manage assignments efficiently while maintaining strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to deliver effective client service.
• Contribute positively to the firm's professional culture and team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the New Hampshire Bar is required.
• At least 3 years of legal experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: estate planning, trust administration, real estate, or litigation.
• Familiarity with personal finance and basic tax, investment, and accounting principles.
• Strong communication, client relations, and technology skills.
• Professional, self-motivated approach with strong organizational skills and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Admission to the Massachusetts or Maine Bar is a plus.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary: Depending on experience, qualifications, and performance.

Benefits Include

• Competitive compensation and bonus structure
• Four weeks of paid time off
• 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution
• Company-sponsored health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Why Join Our Client?

• Established regional law firm with more than 90 years of history.
• Collegial, family-like work environment.
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• Direct client interaction and meaningful legal work.
• Potential equity partnership opportunity within three to five years, based on experience and performance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.