Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Estate Planning Attorney to join a respected law firm in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This opportunity is well suited to a lawyer who excels in direct client interaction, builds lasting advisory relationships, and brings sound judgment to complex planning matters. The position offers the chance to work with individuals and families on meaningful legal strategies in a collaborative and community-oriented practice.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and refine estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and related instruments tailored to each client's needs.
• Guide clients through estate, gift, and wealth transfer planning options by aligning legal strategies with their family, financial, and personal objectives.
• Advise individuals and families on methods to preserve assets, reduce exposure to probate, and support orderly succession planning.
• Manage trust administration matters and provide counsel on legal considerations that arise after death, including next-step planning issues.
• Partner with attorneys in complementary practice areas, including business and real estate law, to address matters with overlapping legal needs.
• Oversee files independently from initial consultation through document execution while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism.
• Foster strong client relationships by serving as a reliable advisor throughout the planning process and responding thoughtfully to evolving circumstances.• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Massachusetts Bar in good standing.
• At least 5 years of concentrated experience in estate planning and trust-related legal work.
• Proven ability to handle matters independently from client intake through finalization of planning documents.
• Strong legal drafting, analytical thinking, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and client-centered approach to legal counsel and service.
• Experience with estate and gift tax planning, trust administration, or probate matters is preferred.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts estate planning laws and practice considerations is preferred.

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