ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

GREIF & LITWAK, P.C.; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k)

Annual bonus

Vacation time

Strong work-life balance

Job summary

Greif & Litwak, P.C. in Wellesley, MA seeks an Associate Attorney to join a well-established practice. The role offers daily mentoring by a Senior Attorney and exposure to all practice areas from the start.

You will draft and review documents, perform legal and tax research, and support estate planning, probate, and real estate matters while communicating with clients and maintaining organized files.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a law firm or equivalent experience.
• Recent graduates can be considered if they have trusts and estates coursework.
• Strong work ethic with a growth mindset and responsibility.
• Excellent legal research, statutory and case analysis skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication, detail-oriented, client-facing.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents across practice areas.
• Conduct legal and tax research to inform guidance.
• Assist with estate planning, probate, trust administration, tax, business, corporate and real estate matters.
• Communicate with clients and third parties; maintain organized files.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Client service

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Greif & Litwak, P.C. is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our well-established practice in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Due to the small size of our firm, we can offer our new Associate Attorney the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the practice from the outset, with daily mentoring by our Senior Attorney.

The Associate Attorney role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting legal and tax research, and assisting with estate planning, probate, trust administration, tax, business, corporate and real estate matters. The Associate Attorney will provide legal and tax advice under supervision and communicate with clients and third parties. The role also includes collaborating with colleagues, maintaining organized files, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years prior experience in a law firm.
• In lieu of the experience requirement, recent graduates preparing for the Massachusetts Bar Exam will be considered if they have taken trusts and estates related courses.
• Strong work ethic and growth mindset, with interest in learning and taking on increasing levels of responsibility.
• Excellent research skills, including legal research tools, statutory and case law analysis, and the ability to distill complex information into actionable guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to details, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and client-service mindset. Comfortable communicating with clients.
• REQUIRED: Ability to work in-person at the office Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to approximately 5:15PM.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Employer contribution toward Blue Cross Blue Shield health plan and vision plan
• Annual bonus based on performance
• 401(k) Plan
• Annual employer contribution to 401(k) profit-sharing plan
• Three weeks of vacation/sick time (earned time)
• Strong work-life balance

No agency referrals, staffing recruiters, or third-party recruiters, please. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or sales inquiries and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm.