Associate Attorney – Trust and Estates - #1413931

Bowditch seeks an Associate Attorney to join our Trust & Estates Practice Area in our Boston office for a unique opportunity to work closely with a senior partner servicing his high net worth clients. This position includes the planning and implementation of sophisticated estate planning strategies and involves extensive interactions with clients and other professional advisors requiring the highest level of technical knowledge, confidentiality and professionalism. This is a full-time position, but a reduced or flexible schedule can be accommodated.

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and mastered skills in the areas of trust administration, estate planning strategies and income, gift, estate and generation-skipping tax matters, including tax return preparation
• Handle a wide variety of tasks to assist attorney in the practice, including drafting trust and estate documents and communicating with clients or the client representative
• Operate effectively in an environment that stresses individual accountability
• Exhibit strong interpersonal communication skills
• Have a strong working knowledge of Massachusetts probate and trust law
• Demonstrate superior and written communication skills
• Be highly organized with an extreme attention to detail
• Use effective problem solving and analytical skills
  
  

Superior academic credentials including a J.D. LL.M in taxation preferred.

3 – 5 Years Of Sophisticated Estate Planning Experience Required.

Computer/Technical: Ability to use all Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Knowledge of Client Records management software, such as Netdocs, is a plus.

Dedicated to Diversity: Bowditch & Dewey focuses on inclusive hiring of candidates who have excellent skills with a broad range of experiences, knowledge and perspectives. Diversity within the Firm promotes an open and mutually respectful workplace and the delivery of superior service to its clients.

If you are interested in becoming part of an organization which provides exceptional service, cost effective representation and successful results, please send cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources Department

Bowditch & Dewey, LLP

311 Main Street

P.O. Box 15156

Worcester, MA 01615-0156

E-mail: [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer