Trust & Estates Associate

Location: Concord, NH (Hybrid Schedule)

Salary: $115K-$125K base

About the role

A well-established New Hampshire law practice is seeking a Trusts & Estates Attorney to join its sophisticated estate planning and fiduciary services team. This attorney will work with individuals, families, business owners, fiduciaries, and charitable organizations on a broad range of estate planning, trust administration, probate, tax, and wealth transfer matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning strategies, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• Design and implement wealth preservation and succession planning strategies for individuals, families, and closely held business owners.
• Counsel fiduciaries regarding trust and estate administration responsibilities.
• Handle probate and trust administration matters from inception through final distribution.
• Prepare and review estate planning documents and fiduciary accountings.
• Advise clients on federal and state estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax considerations.
• Assist clients with charitable planning, business succession planning, and asset protection strategies.
• Represent executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and guardians in probate proceedings and related matters.
• Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professional advisors to develop integrated planning solutions.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through responsive communication and exceptional service.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Hampshire Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.
• 2+ years of experience in trusts and estates, estate planning, probate administration, or related practice areas preferred.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary taxation principles.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client matters effectively and independently.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, or fiduciaries is a plus.

Benefits

Great benefits, inquire to learn more.

Pay

$115K-$125K base

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.