Trusts & Estates Attorney ⚖️ Job Type: Full-time Location: Northern New England (Hybrid)
About the Firm Our client is one of Northern New England's largest business and litigation law firms, with a long-standing legacy of shaping regional law and public policy. The firm has built a strong reputation through complex business transactions, high-stakes litigation, and significant community involvement. Many of the firm's attorneys have gone on to serve in prominent judicial and civic roles, and the firm maintains a deep commitment to pro bono work and service to the community. The culture centers on service: to clients, to the community, to colleagues, and to the profession. As one of the largest firms in the region, they attract sophisticated, high-caliber work from national, regional, and local clients.
The Opportunity 🏛️ Our client is seeking a Trusts & Estates Attorney to join their busy practice, working with a high net-worth client base on sophisticated estate planning and administration matters.
What You'll Do
- Draft estate planning documents, including estate tax planning trusts
- Handle probate and trust administration for high net-worth clients
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of estate tax returns and gift tax returns
- Advise high net-worth clients on complex estate planning strategies
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on cross-disciplinary matters
Qualifications 📋
- 5+ years of experience working with high net-worth clients
- 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 and gift tax returns
- Superior writing skills required
- Admission to the New Hampshire Bar required
- Admission to the Massachusetts, Maine, and/or Vermont Bar(s) a plus
What's Offered ✨
- Formal bonus program for associates
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid work schedule flexibility
- A collegial, service-driven culture with deep community ties
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All applications and inquiries will be held in confidence. Please reach out to Sarah Black at sarah.black@gogpac.com or 605-513-3384.