Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney — Growth & Mentorship

Reid And Riege, Pc; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Firm-paid life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Bereavement leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Traditional and Roth 401(k) options

Job summary

Reid and Riege, P.C., a mid-sized Connecticut law firm, seeks a self-motivated associate with 1–5 years of experience drafting wills and trust agreements, settling estates, administering trusts, and researching related tax issues. The candidate should have excellent writing, initiative, and the ability to work independently under deadlines.

Qualified candidates will bring strong organizational and communication skills, an aggressive work ethic, and sound judgment.

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.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently while working effectively as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills and trust agreements.
• Settle estates and administer trusts.
• Research tax and related legal issues.
• Work independently within time-sensitive deadlines.

Skills

Drafting wills

Wills & trusts

Legal research

Writing ability

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bar admission (CT)

Job description

Reid and Riege, P.C., a mid-sized Connecticut law firm, seeks a self-motivated associate with 1–5 years of experience drafting wills and trust agreements, settling estates, administering trusts, and researching related tax issues. The candidate should have excellent writing, initiative, and the ability to work independently under deadlines.

Qualified candidates will bring strong organizational and communication skills, an aggressive work ethic, and sound judgment.