Trusts And Estates Associate Attorney

Job Title: Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney

Job Location: Hartford, CT

Job Overview:

A prestigious law firm located in Hartford, CT, is seeking an experienced Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in trusts and estates law, working within a dynamic and collaborative team. This role involves providing comprehensive legal services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses, focusing on estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal advice in estate planning, trust administration, and probate-related matters.
• Draft, review, and finalize estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
• Counsel clients on strategies to minimize estate taxes and safeguard assets.
• Manage the administration of estates and trusts, including asset distribution, document preparation, and dispute resolution.
• Conduct legal research and keep abreast of developments in estate planning, tax law, and probate law.
• Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to create comprehensive estate plans.
• Represent clients in court during probate and trust administration disputes.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients through effective communication and tailored legal strategies.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience as a Trusts and Estates Attorney.
• Proficiency in drafting a wide variety of estate planning documents and handling complex trust and estate administration.
• Strong experience with estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Proven experience representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in probate court proceedings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work closely with clients.

Education:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the Connecticut Bar.
• Admission to the Bars of New York and/or Massachusetts is preferred.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of estate planning and probate law.
• Strong client relationship-building abilities.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Job Location:

• Hartford, CT

With 100 attorneys providing integrated services that transcend the litigation, transactional, and regulatory areas, this New England firm has become the trusted counsel to household name companies. The firm has a particularly strong track record representing clients from the healthcare, energy, hospitality, banking, and natural resources sectors, as well as municipalities. For attorneys looking for prestige and professionalism in a mid-sized package, this is a great choice.