Trust and Estates Associate Attorney

Worchester office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks trust and estates associate attorney with 4-6 years of sophisticated estate planning experience. The candidate will serve in the planning and implementation of sophisticated estate planning strategies which involve extensive interactions with clients and other professional advisors requiring the highest level of technical knowledge, confidentiality, and professionalism. Will handle a wide variety of tasks to assist attorneys in the practice, including drafting trust and estate documents and communicating with clients or client representatives. Operate effectively in an environment that stresses individual accountability. Must have knowledge and skills in the areas of estate planning strategies, trust administration, and income, gift, estate, and generation-skipping tax matters, including tax return preparation. Must have a strong working knowledge of Massachusetts probate and trust law. LL.M in taxation preferred. Must have the ability to use all Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of Client Records management software such as Netdocs is a plus.

The candidate should have superior academic credentials including a J.D. degree. Must have strong interpersonal communication skills. Should have superior written communication skills. Must be highly organized with extreme attention to detail. Should have effective problem-solving and analytical skills. Must be extremely effective in a fast-paced environment, multitasking and assisting highly experienced senior partners to deliver high-quality client service.

This Massachusetts-based firm has three offices in the state and employs 64 knowledgeable attorneys. The firm more than 95 years old, and the firm practices various areas including financial institutions, healthcare, and higher education.