Trusts & Estates Attorney

We are working with an established, mid-size law firm seeking two attorneys with trusts & estates experience to join their Hartford or New Haven office.

One position is for an early career candidate with at least one year of experience in estate planning and/or estate administration. The other position is for a mid-level or senior candidate with at least five years of experience handling a broad range of trusts and estates matters with increasing autonomy.

Responsibilities may include drafting estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives; administering estates and trust, including probate proceedings and fiduciary accounting; advising clients on estate, gift, and income tax considerations; communicating directly with clients, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries; and collaborating with colleagues on complex or high-net-worth matters. Ideal candidates will have experience in in estate planning and/or estate and trust administration; familiarity with Connecticut probate procedures and applicable rules; strong drafting, organizational, and client communication skills; ability to manage multiple matters effectively and work both independently and as part of a team; and be admitted to the CT Bar, or have the ability to become admitted upon hire. Graduation from law school and practice experience is required.

The firm offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience; bonus potential; a comprehensive benefits plan; a hybrid work schedule; a significant opportunity for career advancement in a friendly and welcoming professional work environment; a reasonable billable hour goal (UNDER 1,800 hours per year), and other great perks. The firm that believes your success at work should fuel your life outside of it not compete with it.

For consideration please provide your resume. A law school transcript and cover letter are appreciated, but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.