Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney — Growth & Mentorship

Reid & Riege Attorneys; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

HSA

EAP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Parental leave

401(k)

Employer matches 401(k)

Job summary

Reid and Riege, P.C., a mid-sized Connecticut law firm with offices in Hartford and New Haven and a well-established trusts and estates practice, seeks a self-motivated associate with one to five years of experience drafting wills and trust agreements, settling estates, administering trusts and researching associated tax and other legal issues.

The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, an aggressive work ethic, and excellent judgment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Draft wills and trust agreements for clients.
• Settle estates and administer trusts.
• Research related tax and legal issues as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Communication

Education

Connecticut Bar admission

Job description

Reid and Riege, P.C., a mid-sized Connecticut law firm with offices in Hartford and New Haven and a well-established trusts and estates practice, seeks a self-motivated associate with one to five years of experience drafting wills and trust agreements, settling estates, administering trusts and researching associated tax and other legal issues.

The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, an aggressive work ethic, and excellent judgment.