Trusts and Estates Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney to join its expanding Private Client practice in Manchester, NH. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a highly skilled team of attorneys on complex estate planning, tax planning, and trust administration matters. The ideal candidate will have significant experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated wealth transfer strategies. This role provides flexibility for hybrid or remote work arrangements.

Duties:

• Advise clients on comprehensive estate planning, tax planning, and trust and estate administration.
• Develop and implement tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, including the transfer of closely-held business interests.
• Work with high-net-worth individuals, families, and their financial advisors to manage complex estate and trust matters.
• Draft estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, and related instruments.
• Assist clients with asset protection planning and charitable giving strategies.
• Manage a volume of pre-existing cases while collaborating with the team on new client matters.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in estate planning, tax planning, and trust and estate administration.
• Prior experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Strong ability to manage a high-volume practice independently while collaborating with a team.
• Experience in asset protection planning and charitable giving is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in New Hampshire, or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships with a focus on high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in complex trust and estate matters.
• Proficiency in tax planning strategies and wealth transfer methods.

Location:

• Manchester, NH (with flexibility for hybrid/remote work)

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Collegial work environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Long-term career growth with personal satisfaction in a fast-paced, motivating atmosphere.
• Active involvement in the local community, with support for participation in charitable and professional associations.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside an experienced team of professionals in a dynamic Trusts & Estates practice while providing flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

With a more than ninety year legal history, the firm has four law offices based across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Ninety seasoned attorneys and a competent team of paralegals are on staff. There are sixteen practice groups. Some of their disciplines consist of commercial finance, education, labor-employment, litigation and personal injury. The firm and attorneys were recognized in a leading industry publication. Community service and pro-bono work are supported at the law practice.