Trust & Estates Associate

We are seeking a dedicated Trust & Estates Associate to join our team in Concord, NH. This role supports a robust practice serving individuals and families with comprehensive estate planning. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful responsibility, professional development, and a clear path toward future leadership within the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Document Drafting: Draft wills, trusts, and a full suite of ancillary estate-planning documents. Client Strategy: Assist clients with developing tailored estate-planning strategies that align with their personal goals, assets, and unique circumstances. Complex Matter Support: Work closely with experienced senior attorneys on sophisticated trust and estate matters. Client Relations: Take on increasing ownership and independent management of client relationships and active matters. Qualifications & Requirements Experience: 3 to 5+ years of dedicated Trusts & Estates experience preferred (candidates with 1 to 2 years will be considered if drafting ability and overall fit are exceptionally strong). Technical Skills: Demonstrated hands-on experience drafting complex wills, trusts, and related estate-planning documents. Core Competencies: Strong legal research, persuasive writing, clear communication, and excellent client-service skills. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $115,000 – $125,000+ base salary (salary flexibility available for the right candidate bringing additional relevant experience). Performance Bonuses: Lucrative associate bonus program (~$10,000+ for strong performance). Benefits: Excellent and comprehensive benefits package.