Associate Attorney – Estate Planning & Real Estate

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care proxies, and homestead declarations.
• Meet with clients to discuss estate planning goals and recommend appropriate planning strategies under attorney supervision.
• Draft estate planning documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda as needed.
• Maintain accurate case files and meet established deadlines.
• Stay current on changes in Massachusetts estate planning and probate laws.
• Represent buyers, sellers, lenders, and borrowers in Massachusetts residential real estate transactions.
• Conduct and attend real estate closings.
• Review purchase and sale agreements, title examinations, and closing documents.
• Draft deeds, affidavits, settlement statements, and other transactional documents.
• Communicate with clients, lenders, real estate agents, and internal teams throughout the closing process.
• Participate in ongoing training and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Massachusetts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent drafting, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Preferred

• 1–3 years of legal experience, preferably with exposure to estate planning or related practice areas.
• Interest in developing a practice focused on estate planning.
• Some estate planning experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience drafting legal documents through employment, internships, judicial clerkships, legal clinics, or law school coursework is preferred.
• Interest or exposure to Massachusetts residential real estate law is a plus.

What We Offer

• Mentorship from experienced estate planning and real estate attorneys.
• Hands-on experience drafting estate planning documents and advising clients.
• Opportunity to participate in residential real estate transactions and closings.
• Professional development and continuing legal education support.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within the firm.

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