Senior Associate Attorney - Estate Planning

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Profit sharing

Equity path

Insurance (health)

401(k) match

Malpractice paid

Employee assistance

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney in Boston, MA, focusing on estate planning. This in-office, full-time position offers a path to ownership and opportunities to build a personal practice and client relationships.

The role requires 8+ years in legal practice, experience drafting estate planning documents, and the ability to manage matters independently within a paperless, cloud-based firm. A JD and active MA Bar license are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal practice experience.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents.
• Independent management of client matters."Small-firm experience is a plus."

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters.
• Draft and review wills and trusts for clients.
• Handle probate filings and distributions.
• Advise trustees and personal representatives on estate and trust administration.
• Manage related real estate and business transactional matters.
• Meet directly with clients and conduct signings.
• Maintain a paperless, cloud-based practice.

Skills

Estate planning

Client relations

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cloud-based practice

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate Attorney specializing in Estate Planning in Boston, MA. This full-time, in-office role offers a unique opportunity to build a practice, develop client relationships, and potentially grow into ownership over time.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters from intake through completion.
• Draft, review, and advise clients on estate planning documents such as wills and trusts.
• Handle probate administration, including court filings and distributions.
• Advise trustees and personal representatives on estate and trust administration.
• Manage related real estate and business transactional matters.
• Meet directly with clients and conduct signings.
• Provide informed counsel to clients with diverse family structures.
• Maintain organized and documented matters within a paperless, cloud-based practice.

Requirements

• 8 years of legal practice experience.
• Experience in estate planning required.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents and managing client matters independently.
• Small-firm experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active MA State Bar license in good standing.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Comfort working with diverse family structures.
• Proficiency in a paperless, cloud-based practice.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses with no cap.
• Profit sharing.
• Path to earned equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with full premium coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Malpractice insurance paid in full.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 12 paid holidays, plus PTO and sick leave exceeding state minimums.