Description:
Role DescriptionThis is a full-time, on-site Estate Planning Attorney position based in Cranston, Rhode Island. We are seeking an attorney with 1-2+ years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration who is passionate about helping families protect what matters most.
The attorney will manage matters from initial consultation through completion while working collaboratively with attorneys, legal staff, the Chief Operating Officer, and referral partners. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and business development within a rapidly expanding law firm.
Responsibilities:
- Meet with clients to evaluate their estate planning goals and develop customized legal strategies.
- Draft and review wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, deeds, and other estate planning documents.
- Handle probate and estate administration matters from commencement through closing.
- Manage trust administration matters, including advising fiduciaries and communicating with beneficiaries.
- Prepare and file probate pleadings, petitions, inventories, accountings, and related court documents.
- Attend probate court hearings as necessary.
- Draft deeds and oversee trust funding and asset transfers.
- Conduct title searches and assist with estate- and trust-related real estate transactions.
- Perform legal research and remain current on Rhode Island and Massachusetts estate planning laws.
- Communicate professionally with clients, financial advisors, accountants, financial institutions, and courts.
- Accurately record billable time and manage cases using legal practice management software.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to provide exceptional client service.
- Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in Rhode Island.
- Massachusetts admission preferred or willingness to obtain admission.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
- Strong knowledge of estate planning, probate, trusts, trust administration, succession planning, and estate settlement.
- Excellent legal drafting, analytical, research, and organizational skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple client matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience with legal practice management software preferred.
Professional Attributes:
We are looking for someone who is more than an excellent attorney—we are seeking a long-term team member who wants to help build and grow our firm.
The ideal candidate will be:
- A positive, collaborative team player who enjoys working in a supportive environment.
- Compassionate, approachable, and committed to delivering an exceptional client experience.
- Highly organized with outstanding attention to detail and strong time management skills.
- Adaptable and excited to embrace modern technology, innovative legal systems, and continuous process improvement.
- Comfortable working closely with the firm's Chief Operating Officer and leadership team to improve operations and support strategic growth.
- Interested in business development and building long-term relationships with financial advisors, accountants, real estate professionals, and other referral partners.
- Willing to participate in networking events, educational seminars, community organizations, and local professional associations.
- Comfortable building a professional presence on LinkedIn and participating in marketing initiatives, educational content, seminars, and community outreach.
- Ambitious, self-motivated, and interested in growing into a leadership role as the firm continues to expand.
- Committed to professionalism, integrity, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary based on experience, skills, training, and demonstrated ability.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Supportive, family-oriented culture with a collaborative team.
- Direct mentorship from experienced estate planning attorneys.
- Modern technology and streamlined legal systems.
- Opportunities for leadership, business development, and professional advancement.
- Continuing legal education and professional development support.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals and families protect their futures while growing with one of Rhode Island's expanding estate planning firms.