Murtha Cullina LLP is a Northeast regional law firm with offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. We are currently seeking a full-time Trusts & Estates Associate with 4-6 years’ experience to join the firm’s Hartford office as part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
This associate will work closely with senior attorneys on a variety of comprehensive legal services to high-net-worth individuals, families and businesses. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional client service and personalized legal solutions.
Associates report to the Trusts & Estates practice chair, as well as supervising partners.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in matters related to estate planning, trust administration and probate.
- Draft, review and finalize a variety of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives.
- Advise clients on strategies to minimize estate taxes and protect their assets.
- Assist in the administration of estates and trusts, including preparing and filing necessary legal documents, managing asset distribution and resolving any disputes.
- Conduct legal research and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in estate planning, tax law and probate law.
- Collaborate with clients' financial advisors, accountants and other professionals to develop comprehensive estate plans.
- Represent clients in court proceedings related to probate and trust administration as needed.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through effective communication and a deep understanding of their unique needs.
Qualifications & Skills
- 4-6 years of experience as a trusts and estates attorney.
- Experience drafting estate planning documents including all types of trusts, as well as complex estate and trust administration.
- Experience with estate, gift and fiduciary income tax returns is required.
- Experience representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in Probate Court estate and trust proceedings.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients.
- Candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar.
- Admission to the Connecticut bar is required.
- Admission in New York and/or Massachusetts is preferred.
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