Trusts & Estates attorney

Job Description
T&E lawyer with experience in estate planning for high net worth individuals - New Haven
Seeking a mid-level Trusts & Estates Associate with 5+ years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate to work in our New Haven office. The position requires significant client contact and the ability to excel when working independently. Superior client communication, writing, research, computer, and organizational skills are a must.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administration of trusts and estates from inception to completion
• Billing
• Reviewing and drafting trust and probate administration documents and other related documents
• Drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, deeds, beneficiary designation forms, and other estate planning documents
• Conducting legal research regarding complex procedural and substantive issues related to probate and estate planning
• Building relationships with existing and prospective clients through networking and business development activities

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate administration
• Juris Doctorate degree
• Must be licensed in Connecticut
• Licensed in Florida, a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word and Excel
• Advanced research and writing skills including proficiency with legal research tools, including WestLaw, Lexis
• Strong academic and employment credentials
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Must have the ability to work independently and efficiently, as well as in a team environment involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals, and office staff
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• The ideal candidate will have experience in dealing with high net worth clientele

Benefits:

• Book of business that is already mature
• Opportunity for Partnership after initial period
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Westlaw subscription
• Health
• dental
• 401k

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Brendan Chamberlin directly at . Resumes may be confidentially sent to All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.