Estate Planning Attorney

A prominent Boston-based law firm is actively seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney to join their thriving private client practice. This role is tailored for attorneys who bring both technical expertise in estate planning and a portfolio of client relationships (book of business). This is an exciting opportunity to integrate into a dynamic legal environment that values client-centered service and entrepreneurial growth.

This position is ideal for legal professionals with a passion for wealth preservation, trust administration, and estate structuring, who are looking to contribute meaningfully to a collaborative and growth-oriented practice.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic counsel to individuals, families, and fiduciaries on estate and wealth planning, ensuring optimal outcomes for asset protection, tax efficiency, and generational wealth transfer.

• Draft and oversee legal instruments such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.

• Guide clients through estate and gift tax strategies, charitable planning, and business succession arrangements.

• Collaborate closely with clients’ financial advisors, accountants, and other stakeholders to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to planning.

• Support trust and estate administration, advising fiduciaries on probate procedures, tax filings, and asset distributions.

• Cultivate and expand client relationships, leveraging an existing book of business to grow the firm’s estate planning practice.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized law school.

• Admission to practice law in Massachusetts.

• Between 2 to 6 years of experience focused on estate planning, trust administration, and related tax matters.

• Demonstrated client portfolio (book of business) strongly preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient knowledge of federal and state estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax laws.

• Strong drafting abilities with attention to detail in creating complex estate planning documents.

• Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to explain intricate legal concepts to clients in a clear and approachable manner.

• Adept at building and sustaining long-term client relationships, with a focus on understanding individual client needs and tailoring solutions accordingly.

• Capacity to work independently, as well as collaborate within a team-oriented firm culture.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Participation in a 401(k) retirement savings plan with firm contributions.

• Access to health and dental insurance plans with employer support.

• Disability coverage ensures financial stability and peace of mind.

For attorneys with a dedication to private client services and a desire to join a firm that fosters professional autonomy and business development, this role offers a unique opportunity to elevate your career in a respected Boston legal community. Apply exclusively through our recruiting team to explore this opportunity further.

The firm, established in 2000, represents clients including families, individuals, and industries. Its service areas include executive leadership, residential real estate, commercial real estate, commercial lending, estate planning, dispute resolution, tort defense, litigation, and hospitality and recreation. It has offices in Boston, Andover, and Waltham, Massachusetts, and Nashua, New Hampshire. Three of its attorneys have been selected to the lists of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Super Lawyers publication.