probate lawyer

Foley & Pearson

About the Role:Foley Pearson Riekkola Iverson, P.C. is seeking an Attorney or JD Preferred candidate to join our team in estate planning, probate, and business law. This role is an opportunity to develop as a lawyer while contributing to work that makes a real difference for families. Our mission is simple: to lift burdens from grieving families and provide peace of mind through careful planning, organization, and compassion.What You Will Do:In this role, you will support our mission of easing the burdens on families by providing clear, organized, and compassionate legal services. Early in your practice, your work will focus heavily on probate and trust administration, giving you firsthand experience with the practical and human issues that arise after a loved one&rsquo;s death. Over time, you will expand your responsibilities to include estate planning as you develop greater knowledge and skill.Your work will include:<ul><li>Guiding clients through the probate process, including preparing and filing petitions, managing deadlines, and helping families navigate complex legal requirements;</li><li>Assisting with trust administration, including advising trustees on their duties, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with trust terms;</li><li>Meeting regularly with clients to answer questions, explain legal documents, review plans, and provide reassurance during difficult times;</li><li>Drafting key legal documents, including wills, trusts, probate pleadings, and related filings;</li><li>Managing multiple deadlines and responsibilities with exceptional time management and organizational skill;</li><li>Conducting legal research and assisting with the preparation of memoranda, correspondence, and other work product;</li><li>Using the firm&rsquo;s workflow and task-management systems to track matters and maintain accountability.</li></ul>What We Are Looking For:The ideal candidate is:<ul><li>A self-starter with exceptional time management skills, able to balance multiple deadlines and responsibilities;</li><li>Grounded in empathy, integrity, and clear communication, with the ability to connect with clients facing difficult circumstances;</li><li>Comfortable with both client-facing interactions and the behind-the-scenes drafting and research that supports them;</li><li>Collaborative, respectful, and able to contribute to a positive team culture;</li><li>Adaptable and resilient, with experience or comfort handling difficult personalities or emotionally charged situations;</li><li>Genuinely interested in helping clients find clarity and order in times of uncertainty.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>JD degree from an accredited law school (or nearing completion);</li><li>Superior research, writing, and organizational skills;</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (experience with legal practice management software is a plus);</li><li>Desire to learn and grow in estate planning, probate, and business law.</li></ul>Why Foley Pearson Riekkola Iverson?We are a small, highly collaborative firm that values professionalism, excellence, and compassion. While we work hard to deliver outstanding results, we also value balance. Our team enjoys opportunities for flexibility, including seasonal adjustments to office hours, such as early closures on some Fridays during the summer. You will find an environment that values both humanity and efficiency, where every team member has a role in making life easier for clients at critical moments.Employment Details<ul><li>Job Type: Full-time</li><li>Compensation: $90,000&ndash;$110,000 DOE</li><li>Benefits:</li><li>100% paid health insurance (including dental and vision);</li><li>401(k) with matching;</li><li>Incentive bonuses;</li><li>Paid time off;</li><li>Summer flex Fridays (early office closure from Memorial Day to Labor Day);</li><li>Relocation assistance may be available, including moving expenses.</li><li>Location: Anchorage, AK</li></ul>If you are ready to grow your career while helping families find peace of mind through planning and compassion, please send your r&eacute;sum&eacute; and a letter of interest through the indeed portal or to jeremy@foleypearson.com. Candidates must pass a criminal background check.Job Type: Full-timePay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Anchorage, AK 99503 (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Anchorage, AK 99503: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Attorney or JD Preferred - Estate Planning and Probate Law

Reed

Contentious Probate Fee Earner <ul> <li>Annual Salary: £50,000-£80,000, based on experience</li><li>Location: Farnborough</li><li>Job Type: Full-time</li></ul> Join an award winning, Legal 500 LLP firm and shape the future of contentious probate law. We are seeking a talented and ambitious Contentious Probate Fee Earner to join our award-winning Private Wealth & Inheritance team. This role caters to all experience levels, offering the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and often complex matters, contributing to the strategic growth of our contentious probate offering. The Opportunity We offer a fantastic opportunity for someone with an interest in contentious probate matters who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Day-to-day of the role: <ul> <li>Handle a diverse caseload of contentious probate matters, including disputes over wills, estates, trusts, and inheritance claims.</li><li>Advise clients on complex and sensitive issues, ensuring a compassionate and strategic approach.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues across departments, including our litigation, family, and property teams, to deliver comprehensive solutions.</li><li>Build strong client relationships through clear communication and a personal touch.</li><li>Contribute to business development initiatives, including networking and thought leadership.</li></ul> About You We are looking for a motivated and client-focused individual who has: <ul> <li>Experience in contentious probate, trust disputes, inheritance disputes, or related litigation work.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of probate practice, trusts, and estate-related conflict resolution.</li><li>Excellent client care skills and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and empathy.</li><li>Proven ability to manage a busy and complex caseload effectively and meet deadlines.</li><li>Leadership experience or a desire to develop leadership capabilities within a growing team.</li><li>A STEP qualification or a willingness to work towards one (desirable but not essential).</li></ul> Benefits <ul> <li>Competitive salary based on experience.</li><li>Generous Fee Earner bonus.</li><li>Free car parking for your convenience.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.</li><li>The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.</li></ul> Ready to Make a Difference? To apply for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?3T4Xc8xAqRk8gH4liWWK8%2bI9vbOODd1Cp" width="0" height="0" />

Contentious Probate Fee Earner

Law Office of Pamela J. Schaefer, P.C.

Schaefer Law, PC, is a boutique firm in Woburn focusing in all areas of family law practice, probate, and estate planning. We are a small firm with terrific team members. We have a friendly, easy-going atmosphere and we work hard and support each other. Everyone on our team has an interest in the firm succeeding.The ideal candidate for this position has a minimum of two years of experience handling family law and/or probate matters, self-motivated, works well independently but also as part of a team, possess great writing skills, has excellent attention to detail, above average communication skills both verbal and written, and willing to take ownership of their job. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, initiative, and dependability. Flexibility and excellent organizational skills are also key in our fast&#8208;paced environment.Duties include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Participate in client intake interviews;</li><li>Communication with opposing counsel, court, and other interested parties</li><li>Prepare and draft pleadings and memoranda</li><li>Prepare and draft appellate briefs;</li><li>Draft discovery responses and requests;</li><li>Conduct legal research;</li><li>Gather and compile facts and relevant case information;</li><li>Preparing for depositions and trials;</li><li>Second chairing trials; and</li><li>Attend Court hearings and conferences.</li></ul>Experience &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 2 years of family law and/or probate experience</li><li>Prior trial experience is a plus but not required</li><li>Licensed to practice in Massachusetts</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>Experience in court appearances</li><li>Excellent oral and written communications skills</li><li>Excellent grammar, punctuation, and proofreading skills</li><li>Critical thinking and resolution skills</li><li>High attention to detail</li><li>Comfortable with handling a high volume of cases</li><li>Ability to prioritize and meet time&#8208;sensitive deadlines</li></ul>Salary is commensurate with experience.Job Type: Full-timePay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Associate Counsel

Lewis Search Group

Lawyers in the firms private clients practice appreciate our clients complex and highly personalized needs. We help our clients protect and administer family wealth and plan for the transmission of wealth to family members and charities. The firm prides itself on the ability to provide sophisticated but practical tax advice integrated into sensitive, confidential estate plans reflective of our clients family, charitable and business objectives. Our practice includes: Estate and tax planning Administration of trusts and estates Family businesses Premarital and marital agreements Family law separation and divorce Family disputes Planning for retirement and disability Private investments Transactions involving residential real estate, art, boats and aircraft Family charities and charitable giving Responsibilities Preparation of probate or administration proceeding papers, collection and valuation of assets, payment of debts and bequests, preparation and filing of federal and state estate tax returns, preparation of informal estate and trust accountings, administration of ongoing trusts, including distribution requests, income tax payments, review of Form 1041s prepared by outside accountants, preparation of receipt and release agreements, fiduciary appointments and tax planning under the supervision of an attorney. Qualifications Minimum of 2 yrs. estate administration experience including work on large estates with complicated tax plans; preparation of Federal and State estate tax returns, probate documents and Surrogate's Court related filings; and knowledge of estate and trust income taxation. Must have experience with One Source Estate Tax Program (formerly FPS), NYSBA Surrogate's Court program and Excel. Bachelor's degree required. Knowledge of fiduciary accounting preferred.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?K8u%2f7NQsWgqTjBAOuNagkquLE10NEm23s" width="0" height="0" />

T&E Paralegal-Private Client Services

Uzelac Law

Uzelac Law, is looking to add an additional Attorney to staff!The ideal candidate will have an Indiana Law License, at least 1-3 years of experience in business law, personal injury, probate, estate planning, real estate or civil litigation, is hard-working, self-motivated, organized, have a positive attitude, have a genuine desire to help others, be a team player, and put clients first.Please submit your resume and salary history.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $65,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Associate Attorney

Joshua G Curtis

Associate position at expanding Hackensack solo firm focusing on probate, estate, and trust litigation. General litigation experience is great; estate-litigation experience is even better. Must have active NJ bar license in good standing. New admits welcome. Highly incentivized compensation package based on billable hours. Casual atmosphere.Job Type: Full-timePay: $1,500.00 - $2,000.00 per weekWork Location: In person

Lawyer for Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation

Private Wealth and Inheritance Fee Earner (NQ to 3 Years PQE) <ul> <li>Annual Salary: £50,000 - £54,000</li><li>Location: Farnborough</li><li>Job Type: Full-time</li></ul> Launch your legal career with confidence in our award-winning Private Wealth and Inheritance team at a Legal 500 Firm. We offer a robust and supportive NQ development programme designed to help junior lawyers transition smoothly from their training contracts into confident, capable fee earners with a clear path to specialisation. Day-to-day of the role: <ul> <li>Take ownership of a varied caseload of private client matters, including wills, trusts, probate, inheritance tax planning, and estate administration, with guidance and mentoring tailored to your level of experience.</li><li>Benefit from our structured NQ development programme, designed to support your transition from trainee to confident fee earner, with clear pathways to specialisation in areas such as complex tax planning, trust structuring, or high-net-worth estate management.</li><li>Receive ongoing technical training and supervision from senior team members, helping you build deep expertise and progress your career within a collaborative and high-performing team.</li><li>Work closely with other departments, such as family law and property, to deliver joined-up solutions for clients with multifaceted needs.</li><li>Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and a personal, empathetic approach.</li><li>Contribute to the team's business development activities, including attending networking events and supporting marketing initiatives, with opportunities to raise your professional profile.</li></ul> Required Skills & Qualifications: <ul> <li>NQ to 3 years PQE in Private Wealth, Inheritance, or a related field.</li><li>Strong technical foundation in wills, trusts, probate, and tax planning.</li><li>Excellent client care skills and a professional, empathetic approach.</li><li>A STEP qualification or willingness to work towards one is desirable.</li></ul> Benefits: <ul> <li>Competitive salary based on experience.</li><li>Generous Fee Earner bonus.</li><li>Free car parking for your convenience.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure and Perkbox benefits.</li><li>The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.</li></ul> How to Apply: Reach out now with your CV and a covering letter to Mark Watts at Reed.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?BrmZWvLiuv4nKffus1XpSoQhH%2bmVhw%2bbs" width="0" height="0" />

Private Wealth and Inheritance Fee Earner

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