Estate Planning & Trusts Attorney — Private Clients

Verrill Dana LLP; Greenwich (CT); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Verrill Dana LLP in Greenwich, CT seeks an Associate to join the Private Clients & Fiduciary Services Group. The successful candidate will assist with sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, and probate work, collaborating with attorneys and advisors in a hybrid role with four in-office days weekly.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Connecticut Bar admission or eligibility, and at least four years of experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Connecticut State Bar membership or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
• At least four years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate administration.
• Advanced research and writing skills with proficiency in WestLaw.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and implementing sophisticated estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, deeds, beneficiary designation forms, revocable trusts, and other estate planning documents.
• Conducting legal research regarding probate and estate planning.
• Counseling clients regarding estate, gift and transfer tax planning.
• Advising fiduciaries on trust and estate administration matters.
• Handling probate and trust administration matters from inception through closing.
• Preparing and reviewing estate and gift tax returns.
• Collaborating with financial advisors and other professional advisors.
• Participating in business development and client relationship activities.
• Contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Research

Legal writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Connecticut State Bar admission or eligibility

Tools

WestLaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Verrill Dana LLP in Greenwich, CT seeks an Associate to join the Private Clients & Fiduciary Services Group. The successful candidate will assist with sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, and probate work, collaborating with attorneys and advisors in a hybrid role with four in-office days weekly.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Connecticut Bar admission or eligibility, and at least four years of experience.