Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney – Growth & Independence

Reid & Riege Attorneys; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Firm-paid Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Traditional & Roth 401(k)

Job summary

Reid & Riege Attorneys in Connecticut seeks a self-motivated associate with 1–5 years of experience drafting wills and trust agreements, settling estates, administering trusts, and researching tax issues. This attorney will work in our Hartford and New Haven offices in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Qualified candidates will have strong writing ability, initiative, and the ability to work independently within time-sensitive deadlines.

Qualifications

• Connecticut Bar admission in good standing, or ability to become admitted promptly.
• Experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, tax, or a related practice area preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills and trust agreements, settle estates, and administer trusts.
• Research and advise on tax and related legal issues; ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Legal writing

Independent work

Time management

Communication skills

Research skills

Education

Connecticut Bar admission

Job description

Reid & Riege Attorneys in Connecticut seeks a self-motivated associate with 1–5 years of experience drafting wills and trust agreements, settling estates, administering trusts, and researching tax issues. This attorney will work in our Hartford and New Haven offices in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Qualified candidates will have strong writing ability, initiative, and the ability to work independently within time-sensitive deadlines.