Associate Attorney – Estate Planning Trust Administration

Pay: $90000.00 - $120000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a highly respected elder law and estate planning practice with meaningful client impact
• Build deep expertise in estate planning trust administration probate and elder law
• Work directly with experienced partners and maintain significant client contact
• Long-term career growth in a stable well-established firm
• Supportive professional environment that values mentorship collaboration and quality work
• Comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid medical insurance and potential bonuses

Location

This is a full-time on-site role based in Glastonbury Connecticut offering consistency collaboration and direct access to partners and clients.

Note

This role requires an active Connecticut Bar license and at least 2 years of hands-on experience in estate planning trust administration and probate. Elder law experience is a hard requirement.

About Us

We are a growing estate planning and elder law practice committed to delivering thoughtful customized legal solutions to individuals and families. Our work is client-centered detail-driven and collaborative. We value professionalism integrity and long-term relationships with both our clients and our team members. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to estate planning trust administration probate and fiduciary tax matters
• Draft and review wills trusts pleadings motions briefs and related estate planning documents
• Administer trusts and estates including fiduciary tax considerations
• Represent clients in probate court hearings and related proceedings
• Prepare for hearings by organizing evidence and developing legal strategies
• Communicate clearly with clients providing practical legal guidance in plain English
• Manage an independent caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with partners attorneys and staff on complex matters
• Stay current on changes in estate planning elder law probate and tax regulations
• Participate in client development networking and firm growth initiatives
• Deliver presentations on estate planning and elder law topics as needed

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Connecticut
• 2 years of experience in estate planning trust administration and probate
• Elder law experience required
• Fiduciary tax planning experience strongly preferred
• Prior probate court hearing experience
• Strong legal research writing and proofreading skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a team that values professionalism collaboration and service. This role offers meaningful client interaction hands-on responsibility and long-term career development in a supportive and growth-oriented environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Active CT Bar license; 2 years of experience in estate planning trust administration probate and fiduciary tax planning; elder law experience required (hard deal break)

• Required Years as Associate: 2

• Additional context: Relocation No Packages No

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 2 to 3 years of directly relevant experience: $90000$105000

• 4 years of directly relevant experience: $105000$120000

Submission Email: until 7/7 to this Veronica - then only to Annette -

Quick Recruiter Reference:

• Established Connecticut-based elder law and estate planning firm

• Associate Attorney handling estate planning trust administration probate and elder law matters

• On-site full-time role with strong client interaction and growth path

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel Associate Attorney Estate Planning / Trust Administration Nirenstein Horowitz & Associates JPC 1400

• Client job title: Associate Attorney Estate Planning / Trust Administration

• Location: Glastonbury CT

• On-site hybrid remote: On-site

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Elder Law Attorney Estate Planning Attorney Trusts and Estates Associate Probate Attorney Trust Administration Attorney

• # of hires needed: 1