Trust & Estate Associate

Distinct | North America; Braintree (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Job summary

Distinct | North America, a highly respected firm with offices in Massachusetts, seeks a Trust & Estates Associate to join its growing practice in Braintree/Needham. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience and is ready to step into an active practice with a clear path to taking over the book within 2–3 years, in a rare succession-planning opportunity.

The role offers hybrid flexibility (3 days in-office / 2 remote) and a compensation range of $150K–$175K, commensurate with experience,

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in trusts & estates law.
• Ability to step into an active practice with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Join a growing Trust & Estates practice in a leading firm.
• Take over an existing client book within 2–3 years and contribute to succession planning.

Skills

Years of experience

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