Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A well-established law firm in Manchester, NH, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Trusts & Estates Practice. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in estate planning, business succession planning, and estate and trust administration. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex state and federal matters, providing comprehensive legal advice to clients with sophisticated needs.

Location: Manchester, NH

Duties:

• Advise clients on estate planning, business succession planning, and estate and trust administration
• Draft and review a variety of legal documents, including wills, trusts, and other estate planning instruments
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic guidance on complex estate and trust matters
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and other team members to manage client matters efficiently
• Work independently on multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work
• Maintain strong client relationships, providing exceptional service throughout the legal process

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in trusts and estates law
• Strong research, writing, and drafting skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing deadlines
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership with the state bar

Skills:

• Expertise in estate planning, business succession planning, and estate/trust administration
• Superior legal research, writing, and drafting abilities
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Financial wellness program
• 401(k) employer match and profit sharing
• Paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Mobile data reimbursement
• Free parking

As one of New England's largest multi-service law firms, this law firm provides practical legal counsel to a diverse group of private and public clients throughout the region and around the world. The firm is well known in the legal circles for its expertise in the areas of business law, business restructuring and insolvency, construction law, employment law, finance law, intellectual property law, real estate, and tax law. In order to respond quickly and effectively to the evolving needs of its clients, this firm also provides commercial legal services at both the industry and the trade-group levels.