Private Clients & Estate Attorney — Hybrid

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

Job summary

Verrill in Greenwich, CT, seeks a qualified attorney to join our Private Clients & Fiduciary Services practice. The role requires strong estate planning, trust and probate experience, with hybrid work and four in-office days per week.

You will draft advanced documents, conduct complex legal research, and advise clients on tax planning and fiduciary matters while collaborating with attorneys and fiduciary advisors to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Connecticut State Bar membership or eligibility to obtain admission within a reasonable time.
• At least four years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate administration.
• Advanced research and writing skills including proficiency with legal research tools such as WestLaw.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple projects and working in teams.

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 issues.
• Counseling clients regarding estate, gift and transfer tax planning.
• Advising fiduciaries on trust and estate administration matters.
• Handling probate and trust administration from inception through closing.
• Preparing and reviewing estate and gift tax returns.
• Collaborating with financial advisors and other professionals.
• Participating in business development and client relationship activities.
• Contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Probate administration

Legal research

Drafting documents

Client counseling

Cross-functional teamwork

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

WestLaw

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Verrill in Greenwich, CT, seeks a qualified attorney to join our Private Clients & Fiduciary Services practice. The role requires strong estate planning, trust and probate experience, with hybrid work and four in-office days per week.

You will draft advanced documents, conduct complex legal research, and advise clients on tax planning and fiduciary matters while collaborating with attorneys and fiduciary advisors to grow the practice.