Estate Planning Attorney

  • Holliston
  • Marsden Law
Job Description Job Description

Sr. Associate Attorney Wanted for Growing Elder Law and Trusts and Estates Firm in MetroWest


You possess a quick wit, the never-ending ability to banter with clients on almost any subject regardless of your personal understanding of it, and in another life, you probably would have been a salesperson or an entertainer.  


But you’re not, you’re a lawyer. And as such, you are looking for a place to put your unique collection of enviable talents to use in a way that helps clients solve problems in their lives. Personal problems that need to assistance of an effective lawyer, who can help articulate solutions to those problems in a way the clients or a small child can understand.


If you think this is you, then we should talk.


We are a small, fast-paced, and growing Elder Law and Trusts and Estates firm in MetroWest Boston and we are looking for an Associate.  For 15 years, Marsden Law has been helping clients plan and secure their legacies for future generations. To continue our mission, and to help us as we grow, we are looking for the right person to join our team.  

Compensation:

$100,000 - $150,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

The Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of a client’s case including initial meetings with the client, onboarding the client, drafting documents, reviewing planning goals and objectives with the client, outlining additional planning options, and final planning meetings up and through the conclusion of the matter. 


The firm also handles probate matters, Medicaid/MassHealth planning, and some real estate. The attorney should be familiar with the MUPC, MassHealth regulations, and conveyancing from the seller’s side.


Skills and experience are appreciated and valued, but personality, character, intelligence, and integrity will also be paramount considerations.  High-maintenance, humorless, or self-important individuals will not succeed in this position and should not apply.

Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated passion for Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law.
  • Minimum three to five years experience practicing Estate Planning and Elder Law.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Impeccable attention to detail.
  • High degree of proficiency with MS Word. 
  • Working knowledge of case management systems, calendaring, and task management.
  • Able to manage multiple cases with conflicting deadlines and time pressures. 
  • Self-starter, quick learner, and solid ability to work independently.
  • Team player.
  • Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts.
  • Knowledge of probate, MassHealth, and real estate conveyancing required.
  • Must have a clean record with respect to malpractice judgments and bar grievance determinations.
  • Background checks will be conducted.  References will be contacted.  Feelings might be hurt.
About Company

Marsden Law is a fast-growing Metro West-based law firm that does things differently. We believe in a coordinated and comprehensive approach to planning. We speak "investments" fluently through our affiliated investment practice. We are able to solve issues for clients on multiple levels and offer a number of one-stop solutions that come from a wide range of unique options. We are deeply committed, and as a result of our success, we are looking to take client experience to the next level with a number of strategic hires to better serve clients and their families.