Job Posting: Trust & Estates Attorney
Location: Manchester, NH or Boston, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Practice Area: Trust & Estates
Trust & Estates Attorney Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Trust & Estates Attorney with experience representing high-net-worth clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate planning, trust administration, and tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies. As a member of our team, you will work closely with clients to create bespoke solutions that reflect their goals, values, and family dynamics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise high-net-worth clients on complex estate planning strategies, including trusts, wills, and tax-efficient wealth transfer.
- Draft and review estate planning documents, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives.
- Counsel clients on gift planning, charitable giving, and philanthropic strategies.
- Prepare and file state and federal estate tax returns, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Represent clients in trust and estate administration, including probate proceedings and asset distribution.
- Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to create comprehensive and effective estate plans.
- Assist clients with business succession planning, family governance, and asset protection strategies.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in trust, estates, and tax law to ensure the best advice and strategies for clients.
- Maintain strong client relationships and provide ongoing legal support as their needs evolve.
Qualifications:
- 7+ Years experience in litigation preferred.
- Strong knowledge of estate and trust administration, gift and estate taxation, and wealth management strategies.
- Excellent drafting skills, with a strong attention to detail in preparing estate planning documents.
- Ability to handle complex and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
- Experience working with high-net-worth clients and their financial teams (e.g., accountants, financial planners).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build client trust and collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- LLM in taxation a plus
- Licensed in MA in good standing.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Great bonus opportunities.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Great work/life balance.
How to Apply: Apply online, or send your resume in confidence to jaimi.harper@gogpac.com. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Call/Text Jaimi Harper directly at (605)-679-9312 with questions about the position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
