Trusts & Estates attorney

https:/jobs.gogpac.com/gpac/search/Apply/all/697/504430173/Trusts%20_%20Estates%20attorney%20.html; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New Haven seeks a mid-level Trusts & Estates Associate with over 5 years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate. The ideal candidate will excel in client communication and possess strong writing and research skills. Responsibilities include administering trusts and estates, drafting legal documents, and networking with clients. This role offers a mature book of business and partnership opportunities.

Benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

Westlaw subscription

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Opportunity for Partnership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate administration.
• Must be licensed in Connecticut.
• Licensed in Florida is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administration of trusts and estates from inception to completion.
• Reviewing and drafting trust and probate administration documents.
• Conducting legal research regarding probate and estate planning.

Skills

Client communication

Research skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WestLaw

Lexis

Job description

Overview

T&E lawyer with experience in estate planning for high net worth individuals - New Haven

Seeking a mid-level Trusts & Estates Associate with 5+ years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate to work in our New Haven office. The position requires significant client contact and the ability to excel when working independently. Superior client communication, writing, research, computer, and organizational skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Administration of trusts and estates from inception to completion


• Billing


• Reviewing and drafting trust and probate administration documents and other related documents


• Drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, deeds, beneficiary designation forms, and other estate planning documents


• Conducting legal research regarding complex procedural and substantive issues related to probate and estate planning


• Building relationships with existing and prospective clients through networking and business development activities

Qualifications

• 5+years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate administration


• Juris Doctorate degree


• Must be licensed in Connecticut


• Licensed in Florida, a plus.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word and Excel


• Advanced research and writing skills including proficiency with legal research tools, including WestLaw, Lexis


• Strong academic and employment credentials


• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing


• Must have the ability to work independently and efficiently, as well as in a team environment involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals, and office staff


• Outstanding organizational and communication skills


• Must have excellent attention to detail


• The ideal candidate will have experience in dealing with high net worth clientele

Benefits

• Book of business that is already mature


• Opportunity for Partnership after initial period


• Cell phone reimbursement


• Westlaw subscription


• Health


• dental


• 401k

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Brendan Chamberlin directly at [phone]. Resumes may be confidentially sent to [e-mail]