Attorney (Trust and Estate)

Jobot; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid healthcare benefits

401k with 6% match

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Jobot in New Hampshire is seeking a seasoned Trusts & Estates attorney to join our dynamic team. The role focuses on wills, probate, powers of attorney, drafting, and estate planning, delivering comprehensive counsel with professionalism and discretion.

You will draft and review documents, navigate probate proceedings, and develop tailored estate plans while collaborating with colleagues to ensure high‑quality service. A NH license and 3–5 years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 3–5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in trusts, estates, wills, probate, and estate planning.
• Current license to practice law in the state.
• Experience drafting legal documents and navigating probate processes.
• Strong knowledge of trusts, estates, probate, and estate planning laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on trusts, estates, wills, probate, and power of attorney.
• Draft, review, and amend wills, trust agreements, powers of attorney, and related documents.
• Navigate probate processes, including administration of estates and trusts.
• Develop estate plans tailored to client needs and circumstances.
• Represent clients in probate or related court proceedings if necessary.
• Stay updated with changes in laws affecting trusts and estate planning.
• Collaborate with the legal team for comprehensive client service.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Wills

Estate planning

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job details: Leading NH firm very well-known and respected! Our client has a strong client base of leading individuals, companies, hospitals, and other institutions. We provide a credible platform for business development!!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Mallory Schreiner

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

About us

Leading NH firm very well-known and respected! Our client has a strong client base of leading individuals, companies, hospitals, and other institutions. We provide a credible platform for business development!!

Why join us

• Employer paid healthcare benefits
• 401k w. 6% match at 50%
• 1600-1700 billables
• 4 days in office and work from home days offered

Job Details

We are seeking a seasoned Permanent Attorney specializing in Trust and Estate law to join our dynamic legal team. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney who is well-versed in wills, probate, power of attorney, drafting, and estate planning. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive counsel and legal support to our clients in matters related to estate planning, trusts, and probate. This role demands a high level of professionalism, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality legal services.

Responsibilities

• 1. Provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients on matters related to trusts, estates, wills, probate, and power of attorney.
• 2. Draft, review, and amend a wide range of legal documents including wills, trust agreements, powers of attorney, and other related documents.
• 3. Navigate complex probate processes, including the administration of estates and trusts.
• 4. Develop estate plans tailored to each client's specific needs and circumstances.
• 5. Represent clients in court proceedings related to trusts and estates, if necessary.
• 6. Stay updated with the latest changes in laws and regulations related to trusts, estates, probate, and estate planning.
• 7. Collaborate with other members of the legal team to ensure a comprehensive approach to client service.
• 8. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.

Qualifications

• 1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 2. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney with a focus on trusts, estates, wills, probate, and estate planning.
• 3. Current license to practice law in the state.
• 4. Proven experience in drafting legal documents and navigating probate processes.
• 5. In-depth knowledge of laws and regulations related to trusts, estates, probate, and estate planning.
• 6. Excellent negotiation, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
• 7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• 8. Ability to work independently and handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• 9. High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
• 10. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.