Junior-Mid-Level T&E Attorney (opens in new tab)

BEPC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

McLane Middleton, Professional Association, seeks a Trusts and Estates Attorney to join our active department in Boston or Woburn. This role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office and remote work options, and exposure to sophisticated estate planning matters.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in estate planning, tax planning, and trust and estate administration, experience with high net-worth clients, and a track record in business development, client service, and timekeeping.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in estate planning, tax planning, and trust & estate administration.
• Experience with high net-worth individuals and families.
• Private law firm experience preferred; strong timekeeping and billing discipline.
• Admitted to the Massachusetts or New Hampshire Bar or able to waive in.
• Willingness to develop business through networking, marketing and client development.

Responsibilities

• Provide estate and tax planning guidance for individuals and families.
• Assist with trust and estate administration and related matters.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and pursue business development.
• Manage billable hour requirements and accurate timekeeping records.
• Collaborate in a hybrid Boston/Woburn setting with in-office and remote work options.

Skills

Estate planning

Tax planning

Trusts & estates administration

Business development

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Trusts & Estates Attorney

McLane Middleton, Professional Association, a leading New England-based law firm, is seeking a Trusts and Estates Attorney to join our active and expanding Trusts and Estates Department.McLane Middleton has one of the largest Trusts and Estates departments in New England.This is a unique opportunity to work alongside some of New England’s most highly-skilled Trusts and Estates attorneys.

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in estate planning, tax planning, and trust and estate administration, including estate planning for individuals and family-owned businesses. Prior experience working directly with high net-worth individuals and families and their advisors on designing and implementing personalized estate plans, and tax-efficient and estate and wealth transfer strategies, including transfer of closely-held business interests to irrevocable trusts is a plus.

The successful candidate will have prior experience in a private law firm setting and will demonstrate the ability to manage billable hour requirements and maintain accurate timekeeping records. We are looking for a self-starter who is motivated to advance their career and take an active role in business development. An interest in networking, marketing, and client development is essential. Candidates who are eager to contribute to a collaborative T&E practice are encouraged to apply.

This position will be based in either our Boston or Woburn, Massachusetts office. Options for a hybrid work schedule combining in-office and remote work are available. The candidate must possess excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school with strong analytical abilities, excellent client service skills, as well as strong communication and writing skills.

We offer a collegial team-focused environment, support for professional development and professional satisfaction in a fast-paced work environment. Qualified candidates must be admitted to the Massachusetts or New Hampshire Bar or have the ability to waive in. Other bar memberships are a plus. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Built on over 107-years of experience, McLane Middleton helps create a long-term career path to assist professionals in their pursuit of professional and personal achievement.

McLane Middleton provides the following salary range for this position $125,000 - $200,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to individual performance, geographic location, experience, education, and other qualifications consistent with applicable law. This role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation. Because incentive amounts cannot be calculated in advance, the base salary range listed above represents McLane Middleton’s good faith estimate of the annual base salary range reasonably expected for this position. McLane Middleton is an equal opportunity employer.

All submissions kept confidential.