Trusts & Estates Associate — Planning, Probate & Counsel

Jobot; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Floating Holidays

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Jobot is assisting a well known firm seeking a Trust & Estates Associate in Connecticut. You will manage drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives, while providing comprehensive counsel on probate, estate taxes, and related issues.

Ideal candidates have a JD, CT/NY admission, 4+ years of experience, and excellent communication and analytical abilities. This is a skilled, independent role within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in CT and/or NY.
• Minimum of 4 years as a trust and estates associate attorney.
• Strong client relationships and communication skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and ethical.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives.
• Counsel on trust administration, probate, estate taxes, and related matters.
• Developestate planning strategies with clients while minimizing risk.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on trust and estate law.
• Represent clients in probate court and handle trust/estate litigation.
• Coordinate with attorneys, tax professionals, and financial advisors.
• Engage in business development to grow the trusts & estates practice.

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Legal drafting

Client communication

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Jobot is assisting a well known firm seeking a Trust & Estates Associate in Connecticut. You will manage drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives, while providing comprehensive counsel on probate, estate taxes, and related issues.

Ideal candidates have a JD, CT/NY admission, 4+ years of experience, and excellent communication and analytical abilities. This is a skilled, independent role within a supportive team environment.