Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Health savings account contributions

Parking

Profit sharing

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney in Portland, ME to practice trusts and estates with a focus on estate planning and related tax matters. The role emphasizes quality writing, sound judgment, and a commitment to professional excellence in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of private practice in trusts and estates, superior academic credentials, and an LLM in Taxation preferred.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of private practice experience in trusts and estates.
• Superior writing skills and judgment.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Engage in sophisticated trusts and estates practice.
• Review and prepare estate tax, gift tax, and fiduciary income tax returns.

Skills

Motivated

Bright

Personable

Estate planning interest

Education

LLM in Taxation

Coursework in trusts & estates

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Portland, ME. The firm specializes in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related tax law. They offer a balanced work-life environment with reduced billable hours, fostering meaningful legal practice and personal well-being.

Duties

• Engage in sophisticated trusts and estates practice.
• Review and prepare estate tax, gift tax, and fiduciary income tax returns.

Requirements

• Two to three years of private practice experience in trusts and estates.
• Superior writing skills and judgment.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Education

• LLM in Taxation preferred.
• Coursework in trusts and estates and estate/gift tax.

Certifications

• Maine bar admission preferred.

Skills

• Motivated, bright, and personable.
• Demonstrated interest in estate planning and tax law.

Benefits

• Paid vacation.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Health savings account contributions.
• Parking.
• Profit sharing.

Hybrid work arrangement available.