Senior Probate & Trust Litigation Attorney — Boston

Lateral Link; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lateral Link, a trusted Boston firm, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their busy Probate Litigation practice in Massachusetts.

The role targets 3-6 years of probate and trust litigation experience, handling contested matters from inception through resolution, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining client relationships in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment with potential partnership-track opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of probate and trusts litigation experience.
• Admission to Massachusetts Bar.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and pleadings.
• Conduct thorough legal research.
• Manage discovery phases and develop litigation strategies.
• Represent fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other parties in various courts.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain client communication.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

J.D.

Job description

Lateral Link, a trusted Boston firm, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their busy Probate Litigation practice in Massachusetts.

The role targets 3-6 years of probate and trust litigation experience, handling contested matters from inception through resolution, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining client relationships in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment with potential partnership-track opportunities.