Trust & Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Bighorn Law; Plainville (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bighorn Law in Plainville, MA is seeking an Associate Attorney to design and implement estate plans tailored to each client's family, financial, and tax circumstances. The role emphasizes meaningful client interaction, careful drafting, and practical guidance.

The firm provides training on processes, CRM, and drafting software, and the position is designed as a path to partnership with potential firm ownership after about ten years as the lead attorney progresses toward retirement.

Qualifications

• Entry-level attorney or transition into estate planning practice.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.
• Interest in probate avoidance and elder law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estate planning documents tailored to clients.
• Advise on probate avoidance and fiduciary appointments.
• Assist with estate/trust administration and Medicaid applications.
• Support elder law matters for clients.

Skills

Client interaction

Drafting

Attention to detail

Estate planning

Job description

The Associate Attorney will report to our managing attorney, working directly with clients to design and implement estate plans tailored to each client's family, financial, and tax circumstances. The role will include preparing detailed estate planning documents, advising clients on probate avoidance and fiduciary appointments, assisting with estate and trust administration matters as needed, Medicaid applications, and other elder law matters.

The position is well-suited for an attorney just starting out or one who wants to switch to an estate planning practice, who enjoys meaningful client interaction, careful drafting, and helping families make informed decisions about the transfer and protection of assets. We will provide training on our processes, CRM, and drafting software.

This role is designed as a path to partnership, with the possibility of firm ownership after approximately 10 years, as our lead attorney transitions toward retirement. We are looking to invest in someone who wants to grow into that future alongside us.