Probate Litigation Associate

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

J.D. from an accredited law school; Admission to the Massachusetts Bar; 3–6 years of litigation experience.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Conn Kavanaugh is seeking a mid-level Probate Litigation Associate to join their Trusts & Estates Litigation practice in Boston, MA. The role involves representing fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other interested parties in contested probate, trust, guardianship, and conservatorship matters across the Massachusetts court system.

Key Eligibility Criteria

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

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• 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.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Salary Range: $145,000 – $165,000 per annum.

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