Trusts And Estates Associate Attorney

Job Title: Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney

Job Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid Remote Opportunity)

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm located in New Haven, CT, is seeking an experienced Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney to provide legal support to high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses. The successful candidate will work alongside senior attorneys on a variety of estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters. This position offers a hybrid remote work opportunity with a requirement for periodic travel to the firm’s Bantam office.

Duties:

• Counsel and represent clients on estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters.
• Draft, review, and finalize essential estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives.
• Advise clients on strategies to minimize estate taxes and safeguard their assets.
• Assist with estate and trust administration, including filing legal documents, managing asset distribution, and resolving disputes.
• Conduct legal research to stay updated on developments in estate planning, tax law, and probate law.
• Collaborate with clients’ financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to craft comprehensive estate plans.
• Travel to the Bantam office periodically (for CT-based attorneys).
• Represent clients in court proceedings related to probate and trust administration as required.
• Maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and a deep understanding of their needs.

Requirements:

• 4-6+ years of experience in Trusts and Estates law.
• Admission to the New York, Connecticut, and/or Massachusetts Bar (or ability to waive in).
• Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
• Extensive experience in drafting estate planning documents, including various types of trusts and complex estate and trust administration.
• Proficiency in estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Experience representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in Probate Court estate and trust proceedings.
• Strong writing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Must be an active member in good standing in CT.

Skills:

• Exceptional writing and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities efficiently.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse personalities and teams.
• Self-disciplined, responsible, and dedicated with high professional standards.

Job Location:

• New Haven, CT

This national law firm offers a full range of consulting services for their clients. Their areas of practice include litigation, intellectual property, business services, appellate, alternative dispute resolution, wills, trusts, estates, labor, employment law, and more. Their offices are located in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.