Description:
Description:Senior Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney - Massachusetts Bar License
Do you have a successful track record representing clients and are interested in mentoring the next generation of legal professionals? Our firm is seeking an experienced senior attorney who is adept at handling a large caseload and familiar with all aspects of the trial process, particularly drafting pleadings, motions, notices, and working toward a resolution. Your years of experience will also help coach our newer associates toward a similar route to success. If this sounds like a perfect position for you, please send us your resume today.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct client meetings to develop custom estate planning and elder law strategies.
- Draft and review estate planning documents, including Revocable Living Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Proxies.
- Handle estate administration and probate matters, assisting families in efficiently navigating the legal process after the passing of a loved one.
- Advocate for seniors and their families in matters of long-term care planning, Medicaid planning, and guardianship.
- Represent clients in probate court proceedings, trust administration matters, and elder law cases.
- Collaborate with paralegals and legal assistants, delegating work while maintaining oversight.
- Stay up to date on changes in Massachusetts estate planning, probate, and elder law to ensure clients receive the most current legal guidance.
- Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
- Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests and responses
- Maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal statutes and applicable laws
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in estate planning, estate administration, probate, and elder law.
- Strong case management skills and the ability to navigate Massachusetts probate and elder law processes with confidence.
- A client-first mindset—seeing each case as an opportunity to protect and support families through life's transitions.
- Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to handle complex cases independently while also collaborating with a dedicated legal team.
- Active member in good standing with the Massachusetts State Bar.
- Experience advocating for clients in probate hearings, elder law disputes, and Medicaid planning cases.
Who You Are:
- A seasoned estate planning and probate attorney who understands the importance of family legacy and elder care.
- A compassionate advocate who can guide families through the complexities of estate administration, probate, and long-term care planning.
- A proactive professional who stays ahead of legal changes and continuously seeks ways to improve client service.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-growing law firm embraces new challenges and values teamwork.
- Punctual, professional, and dedicated to providing exceptional client service.
- 5 years of required experience as a senior associate in the legal field
- Completion of a 4-year bachelor's degree, as well as 3-year law degree from an accredited law school
- Exceptional time management and interpersonal skills are desired, as are exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
- Admitted to local and state bar associations
- Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
Compensation:
$150,000 - $170,000 yearly
