Attorney - Estate Planning

Bonham Solutions; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Paid vacation - 2 weeks

Half day remote on Fridays

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Bonham Solutions in Worcester is seeking an attorney to join a two-attorney estate planning team. The position focuses on estate planning and elder law, with opportunities for leadership as the firm grows and potential management of daily operations in the future.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, active Massachusetts Bar membership, and at least 1 year of estate planning or probate experience. In‑person work in Worcester is expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.
• Active MA Bar in good standing is required.
• At least 1 year of estate planning, probate or related experience is required.
• Must be able to commute in person to Worcester office.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to understand goals and design estate plans.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and related documents.
• Manage a daily caseload from intake through signing.
• Assist with probate and trust administration matters as needed.
• Supervise and work with paralegals to move matters forward efficiently.
• Build and maintain long‑term client relationships.

Skills

Drafting

Client communication

Organization

Caseload ownership

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active Massachusetts Bar in good standing

Job description

An established estate planning firm in Worcester is looking for an attorney to join its team. The firm has two attorneys and an experienced support staff. It has built an excellent reputation over many years, along with a loyal client base and well-developed systems that keep the practice running smoothly. The attorney will handle estate planning and elder law matters including Medicaid planning, probate trust administration and more. There will be opportunities for leadership as the firm grows, and potentially the chance to manage the daily operations and take over the practice at some point in the future. Candidates must have direct experience in estate planning to be considered for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to understand their goals and design estate plans
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and related documents
• Manage a daily caseload of estate planning matters from intake through signing
• Assist with probate and trust administration matters [confirm with client]
• Supervise and work with paralegals to keep matters moving efficiently
• Build and maintain long‑term client relationships

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar
• At least 1 year of experience in estate planning, probate or a related area of law
• Ability to commute fully in‑person to the firm's office in Worcester
• Strong drafting, organizational, and client communication skills
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of a caseload

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience [insert range if available]
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health insurance, with the firm paying 50% of the employee premium
• Two weeks of paid vacation
• Opportunities for leadership and long‑term growth within the firm
• Half day remote on Fridays