Trust and Estate Attorney

Johnleonard; Boston (MA); Híbrido; USD 150.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

John Leonard in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Trust and Estate Attorney to join our estate planning practice. This in-person role requires MA bar admission, JD, and proven experience advising high-net-worth clients, with drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.

The position is hybrid with 1 remote day per week after training, salary range $150,000–$180,000 plus bonus, and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Formación

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in MA
• Proven experience as an Estate Planning Attorney
• Strong knowledge of estate planning, trusts, wills, probate administration, probate court procedures, and tax law
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Responsabilidades

• Advise clients on estate planning strategies tailored to their goals
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and other estate planning documents
• Ensure compliance with estate, gift, and tax laws and applicable probate procedures
• Represent clients in probate court proceedings when needed
• Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to develop comprehensive estate plans
• Maintain timely, professional communication with clients throughout the planning process
• Stay current on changes to estate planning, probate, and tax laws
• Manage client files and documentation with exceptional accuracy and confidentiality

Conocimientos

Estate planning

Wills

Trusts

Probate

Tax law

High-net-worth clients

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion

Educación

Juris Doctor

MA Bar license

Descripción del empleo

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO THE OFFICE IN BOSTON, MA, IN PERSON 4 DAYS PER WEEK.

Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid - 1 remote day/week after training

Salary Range: $150K-$180K | Bonus Eligible

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5

Required: Proven experience as an Estate Planning Attorney

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

Advance your legal career with a highly respected estate planning law firm serving high-net-worth individuals and families. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Trust and Estate Attorney to join a collaborative, long-tenured team with minimal turnover and a clear path for professional growth as part of the firm's succession planning strategy.

Qualifications & Skills

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in MA
• Proven experience as an Estate Planning Attorney
• Strong knowledge of estate planning, trusts, wills, probate administration, probate court procedures, and tax law
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients is highly desirable
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Key Job Functions

• Advise clients on estate planning strategies tailored to their goals
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and other estate planning documents
• Ensure compliance with estate, gift, and tax laws and applicable probate procedures
• Represent clients in probate court proceedings when needed
• Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to develop comprehensive estate plans
• Maintain timely, professional communication with clients throughout the planning process
• Stay current on changes to estate planning, probate, and tax laws
• Manage client files and documentation with exceptional accuracy and confidentiality

Founded in 1969, JOHN LEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHN LEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.