Trust & Estate Associate

Distinct | North America

Braintree (MA)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 175,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility
Competitive compensation
Transition support
Path to ownership

Job summary

The Distinct | North America firm, with offices in Braintree and Needham, is seeking a Trust & Estates Associate to join its growing practice. Targeting 5–7 years of experience, the role offers a clear, supported path to taking over the book within 2–3 years, and includes hybrid working: three days in-office and two remote.

This is a rare succession-planning opportunity at a well-regarded firm, featuring an established client base, transition support, and meaningful responsibility now with

Qualifications

  • 5–7 years of experience in Trust & Estates.
  • Ambition and the right skill set for leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Join a growing Trust & Estates practice and handle active matters.
  • Develop a plan to take over the book within 2–3 years.
  • Be part of succession planning in a respected firm.

Skills

Trust & Estates

Job description

Braintree & Needham, MA | Hybrid

A modern, highly respected 20+ attorney firm with offices in Braintree and Needham is seeking a talented Trust & Estates Associate to join its growing practice.

The firm is ideally targeting an attorney with 5-7 years of experience, but remains open to strong junior or more senior candidates who bring the right skill set and ambition.

Following the departure of a long-standing T&E attorney, the partner is looking for someone ready to step into an active practice with a clear, supported path to taking over the book within 2-3 years.

This is a rare succession-planning opportunity - perfect for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility now and a realistic path toward practice leadership in a stable, well-regarded firm.

What’s on Offer
  • 1,100 billable hour requirement
  • Hybrid flexibility (3 days in-office / 2 remote)
  • Compensation: $150K-$175K (commensurate with experience)
  • Established client base with transition support
  • Clear runway to practice ownership
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