Mid-Level Probate Litigator — Trusts & Estates

Conn Kavanaugh; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Conn Kavanaugh in Boston seeks a mid-level Probate Litigation Associate to join its Trusts & Estates Litigation practice. You will represent fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other interested parties in contested probate, trust, guardianship, and conservatorship matters across Massachusetts courts.

The role requires a J.D., admission to the Massachusetts Bar, and 3–6 years of litigation experience, with strong skills in research, writing, advocacy, and independent caseload management.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
• 3–6 years of litigation experience.
• Proficiency in legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and independent caseload management.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, petitions, and appellate briefs.
• Conduct discovery, including depositions, document review, and discovery motions.
• Prepare for and attend evidentiary hearings, status conferences, and trials.
• Advise fiduciaries on estate and trust administration issues.
• Collaborate with experts and mentor junior associates.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Independent caseload management

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Conn Kavanaugh in Boston seeks a mid-level Probate Litigation Associate to join its Trusts & Estates Litigation practice. You will represent fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other interested parties in contested probate, trust, guardianship, and conservatorship matters across Massachusetts courts.

The role requires a J.D., admission to the Massachusetts Bar, and 3–6 years of litigation experience, with strong skills in research, writing, advocacy, and independent caseload management.