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Trusts & Estates Attorney (Estate Planning / High Net-Worth) in Portsmouth

Date Posted: 13 August 2026

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Job Description

Trusts & Estates Attorney (Estate Planning / High Net-Worth) | New Hampshire | 5+ Years Experience | NH Bar Required

A leading Northern New England business and litigation law firm, is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney to join its busy practice. This role focuses on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, and probate work for high net-worth clients.

The firm is one of the largest in Northern New England, attracting sophisticated, high-value work from national, regional, and local companies and individuals. Its culture centers on service — to clients, community, colleagues, and the profession — with a long tradition of civic leadership and community involvement.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience representing high net-worth clients in trusts and estates matters
  • Experience drafting estate planning documents, including estate tax planning trusts
  • Experience in probate and trust administration for high net-worth clients
  • Experience preparing or assisting with estate tax returns and gift tax returns
  • Superior legal writing skills
  • Active admission to the New Hampshire Bar (required)
  • Admission to the Massachusetts, Maine, and/or Vermont Bar a plus

What You'll Do:

  • Draft wills, trusts, and estate planning documents for high net-worth individuals and families
  • Advise on estate tax planning and wealth transfer strategies
  • Handle probate matters and trust administration
  • Prepare or assist with estate tax and gift tax return preparation
  • Work directly with high net-worth clients on complex, sophisticated estate matters

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with attractive growth opportunities
  • Excellent, comprehensive benefits package
  • Access to sophisticated national, regional, and local client work as part of one of Northern New England's largest law firms

Equal Opportunity Employer

Send your resume to eric.vetter@gogpac.com

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.

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