Trusts & Estates / Special Needs Planning Associate Attorney (2 Yrs Exp)

Location: New Haven
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Growing AmLaw 200 Firm - Flexible Hybrid Schedule This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Rundlett Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year A bit about us: We are a collaborative and innovative AmLaw 200 law firm, serving clients nationally and internationally. With a team over 400 attorneys spread across multiple offices, we specialize in Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates matters. Our diverse clientele ranges from individuals to Fortune 500 companies, and we pride ourselves on delivering solutions across various industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, insurance, intellectual property, real estate, and more. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures we provide seamless, comprehensive guidance through the evolving legal landscape. Why join us? We offer a supportive, inclusive environment that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. Joining our team means working on sophisticated legal matters alongside accomplished leaders, with abundant opportunities for hands-on learning, mentoring, and professional growth. We provide robust training programs, including internal seminars, practice group presentations, and access to external education, ensuring continuous development. Flexibility is a priority, with hybrid work options that balance in-office collaboration with remote work. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, 401(k) savings plans, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, parental leave, adoption benefits, and generous vacation time. Our commitment to feedback and guidance ensures you receive the tools and support needed to excel in your legal career. Job Details We’re looking for an associate with a minimum of two years of trusts and estates experience to join our highly respected Private Client team. This position can be located in any of our Connecticut offices for a candidate who bring the right mix of experience and enthusiasm. This role is especially well-suited for someone with a solid foundation in estate planning and administration who also has a strong interest in special needs planning and is eager to grow that aspect of their practice. Key Responsibilities: Provide counsel on trust and estate planning and administration, including document drafting and fiduciary guidance. Support planning for clients with special needs, including special needs trusts and related issues (prior experience is a plus, but not required). Advise on personal planning matters such as lifetime giving, retirement asset strategies, charitable planning, and family wealth transfer. Address tax-related elements of estate plans, including state and federal estate and income tax matters. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on matters involving closely held businesses, fiduciary litigation, and tax-exempt organizations. What We’re Looking For: At least 2 years of trusts and estates planning and administration experience. A strong interest in developing a practice that includes special needs planning. Excellent writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills. Strong technical capabilities and attention to detail. A team-focused professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. Creative, proactive problem solver with a commitment to client service. Admission to the Connecticut Bar in good standing (required). Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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