Estate Planning Attorney

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Eckert Byrne LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $70,000.00/yr – $90,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Eckert Byrne LLC Type of Role: Part Time (24 Hours /week) Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Salary: $70,000 – 90,000, Depending on Experience *THIS IS A RETAINED SEARCH – PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT MYSELF OR THE FIRM IF YOU ARE A RECRUITER* About Eckert Byrne LLC We are a distinguished, women-owned boutique law firm that combines high-end legal expertise with a personalized, relationship-driven approach. We pride ourselves on fostering a true work-life balance that includes a flexible schedule and no expectation of evening or weekend work. Our flat-fee structure eliminates billable hour requirements, allowing our team to focus on delivering exceptional estate planning services to sophisticated, high-net-worth clients while maintaining a small firm feel. We seek an adaptable and detail oriented Trusts & Estates Associate who excels at fostering high-net-worth individual relationships. The ideal candidate should thrive in a structured and process-oriented environment and be ready to integrate seamlessly into our established processes. To learn more, visit our website: https://eckertbyrne.com. A flexible hybrid schedule (at least one day in the office is required) 12 total PTO days + a paid last week off of the year 401K eligibility after one year of employment Access to a pool, sauna, gym, and rooftop deck in the building Professional development budget: 1 bar membership & CLEs are paid for by the firm Responsibilities Oversee case management from file inception to matter closure for estate planning, administration, and probate cases Manage probate and trust administration, including settling estates, preparing estate tax returns, and handling trust and probate accountings Maintain organized documentation for follow-ups and case closures Respond to client inquiries promptly via phone and email Oversee the probate and trust administration process, ensuring timely follow-up with new and existing clients Communicate effectively with clients and their trusted advisors via phone and email, including adhering to deadlines, and updating clients on case progress Collaborate with staff and supporting attorneys to ensure seamless case management Requirements A Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in Massachusetts 5+ years of hands-on experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate Proficiency in preparing estate tax returns Expertise in advanced estate planning, including the use of irrevocable trusts Knowledge of charitable giving strategies in estate planning An ability to adapt to existing systems and processes Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and unique estate planning needs Strong client-facing skills, including leading meetings independently Bonus Willingness to consider additional hours in time An LLM in Taxation Experience drafting documents using ILS (Interactive Legal Systems) Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Eckert Byrne LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Cambridge, Massachusetts office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Eckert Byrne LLC by 2x Inferred from the description for this job 401(k) Get notified about new Estate Planning Attorney jobs in Greater Boston . 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