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Qualdoc

<div><div><b>Trusts &amp; Estates Associate</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Pay: $160,000 &ndash; $175,000 annually</div><div>
Additional Compensation: Referral bonus + discretionary annual bonus</div><div>
Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and 401(k)</div><div>
Schedule: Full-time (hybrid; one remote day per week)</div><div>
Type: Direct Hire</div><div>
Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Position Overview</b></div><div></div><div><br>
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Trusts &amp; Estates Associate Attorney to join its growing practice. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of estate planning experience and be comfortable working with a diverse client base on complex estate, gift, and tax matters.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li>
Draft and implement sophisticated estate planning strategies, including estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax planning</li><li>
Prepare and review related tax returns</li><li>
Manage estate and trust administration, including all aspects of Massachusetts probate and trust law</li><li>
Handle routine probate administrations from start to finish</li><li>
Communicate effectively with clients, fiduciaries, and professional advisors</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li>
Minimum 7 years of estate planning experience</li><li>
Strong understanding of probate and trust administration</li><li>
Excellent written, verbal, and client communication skills</li><li>
LL.M. in Taxation preferred, but not required</li><li>
Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple complex matters simultaneously</li></ul>
<p>
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Trusts & Estates Associate

Massachusetts Trial Court

<div><p><b>Title:</b> Research Attorney - Hampden Probate &amp; Family Court</p>
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Pay Grade:</b> Grade 18</p>
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Starting Pay: $ 90,987.52: Pay Range Max: $121,910.10
</b></p><p><b>(Starting Title effective January 25,2026: Research Attorney I; Starting Pay effective January 25, 2026: $105,547.78: Pay Range Max: $155,560.86)</b></p>
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Departmental Mission Statement:</b> The Probate and Family Court Department's mission is to deliver timely justice to the public by providing equal access to a fair, equitable and efficient forum to resolve family and probate legal matters and to assist and protect all individuals, families and children in an impartial and respectful manner.<br>
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The Probate and Family Court Department has jurisdiction over family-related matters, such as divorce, paternity, child support, custody, parenting time, adoption, termination of parental rights, and abuse prevention. In addition to equity jurisdiction, the Probate and Family Court also has jurisdiction over wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and changes of name.<br>
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<b>ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:</b><br>
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/probate-and-family-court</p>
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PLEASE NOTE:
</b></p><ul><li>This position will work directly with the judges of the Hampden Probate and Family Court in Springfield, MA and under the direct supervision of the First Justice.</li>
<li>Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit a writing sample based on a writing prompt provided by the Probate and Family Court.</li>
<li>This position is designated as a union position and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U., Local 6.</li>
<li>Effective January 25, 2026, the Trial Court will transition to a new Classification and Compensation Plan which will result in new job descriptions and pay bands. The finalist for this position will be provided with further details regarding this transition at the time the offer is extended.</li>
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<p>Please note that all new hires are required to start at the entry-level rate for this position as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement with The Office and Professional Employee&rsquo;s International Union, Local 6. Employees may progress through the salary band based the on provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.</p>
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</ul><div><b>Position Summary:</b> The Research Attorney is a professional position within the Probate and Family Court. This position involves:<br>
<ul><li>Analyzing and researching legal issues and questions for the justices of the Probate and Family Court and the Administrative Office, and</li><li>Preparing legal memoranda, drafting judicial decisions and other documents.</li></ul></div>
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An employee is hired at the Research Attorney I level and is eligible for reclassification to the Research Attorney II level upon meeting the requirements of that level. The position title reverts to the entry level Research Attorney I position when there is a vacancy.
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ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS:</p><p><br>
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Research Attorney I:</i> This is the entry level position title within this series. An employee is expected to perform the full range of legal duties of this position and to train for the next higher level.</p><p><br>
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Research Attorney II:</i> This is the second level position title within this series. An employee is expected to perform more complex and varied duties which require more knowledge of case law, statutes, rules, and court policies and procedures.
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<b>SUPERVISION RECEIVED: </b>Research Attorneys work directly with the judges of an assigned Court Division and under the direct supervision of a First Justice.</p>
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Duties:</b></p>
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Research Attorney I Duties:</i></p>
<ul><li>Research legal issues and questions, and assist in preparing well-written and error-free legal research memoranda and drafting findings of fact, conclusions of law, rationales, judgments and memoranda of decision, particularly in complex cases;
</li><li>Assist in the training, administration, and oversight of law clerks and interns;
</li><li>Confer with and advise judges and Administrative Office staff on legal issues;
</li><li>Assist in preparing materials for committees, meetings, and judicial conferences;</li><li>Accurately and timely perform all required administrative tasks;</li><li>Travel to courthouses as required; and</li><li>Perform related duties as required.</li></ul>
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Research Attorney II Duties:</i>
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<ul><li>Regularly research complex or novel issues or arguments of law and prepare memoranda;
</li><li>Regularly assist in the training, administration and oversight of law clerks and interns;</li><li>Perform special projects as assigned; and</li><li>Perform all of the duties of the lower level title as required.</li></ul></div>
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Job Competencies:</b> All applicants must be able, through the interview process, to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following areas:</p>
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Ethics and Values:</i> Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Probate and Family Court Department and the Trial Court.</p>
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Mission:</i> Understands, upholds, and communicates the Trial Court and Probate and Family Court missions.</p>
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Applied Knowledge:</i> Understanding of legal research, preparing legal memoranda and other documents, contributing to the development and implementation of court rules and policies.</p>
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Problem Solving:</i> Accurately identifies and addresses legal issues within the department and initiates corrective action.</p>
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Continuous Learning:</i> Demonstrates a commitment to continuously improve himself or herself through professional development.</p>
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Commitment to Diversity:</i> Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.</p>
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Customer Service:</i> Fosters a departmental environment emphasizing conduct that is courteous and professional toward both Trial Court employees and the public.</p>
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Collaboration:</i> Works with others cooperatively, and promotes teamwork, contributing to a work environment that focuses on shared departmental goals.</p>
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Minimum Requirements:</b></p>
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These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply for the position of Research Attorney:</p>
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Research Attorney I Requirements:</i><br>
<ul><li>Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school;</li><li>Membership in the Massachusetts Bar;
</li><li>Two years of post-law school, professional legal work experience</li><li>Excellent legal writing and communication skills;</li><li>Excellent legal research and analytical skills, using both online and book resources;
</li><li>Ability to assist in the training, administration and oversight of law clerks and interns;
</li><li>Experience and knowledge in the use of personal computers, including word processing programs such as Microsoft Word and legal research services such as Lexis or Westlaw;
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions;
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage, prioritize, and complete simultaneous assignments;
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work well independently while maintaining productivity and demonstrating good judgment;
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and otherwise complete assignments in a timely manner;
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a professional setting, including judges, managers, court staff, and law clerks; and</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel to courthouses as required.</li></ul></div>
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Preferred Qualification</b>: Prior writing experience, including but not limited to post-graduate judicial clerkship, particularly in the Probate and Family Court Department, law reviews or law journals.</p>
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Research Attorney II Requirements</i>
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<ul><li>A minimum of four years of experience as a Research Attorney I;
</li><li>Considerable knowledge of the Massachusetts judicial system and court policies, procedures and practices;
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to analyze and research complex legal issues;
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to assist in the training, administration and oversight of law clerks and interns; and</li><li>Demonstrated ability to analyze administrative concerns and to develop feasible solutions.</li></ul></div></div>

Research Attorney - Hampden Probate & Family Court

Greenberg Traurig

<div><p>Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has a dynamic full-time employment opportunity for a junior to mid-level Associate to work with our Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100. The associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country , including interacting with GT attorneys across our global platform .
</p><p></p><p>The Boston office of Greenberg Traurig seeks an IP litigation associate with 2-4 years of experience to join our trade secret litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in litigations involving trade secrets, patents, and other IP at a mid-size to large law firm. The role will contribute to all aspects of litigation in large matters, including research; drafting; ESI collection, review, and production; witness interviews; depositions; and trial. The practice is fast-paced and involves frequent urgent or emergency proceedings. Candidates must be capable of managing a complex docket and be willing to learn new technology or subject matter quickly. Experience in specialized areas (e.g. biology, chemistry, AI, or computer code) is preferred. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school and strong legal writing and analytical skills.
</p><p></p><p>Candidates must be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission to the Massachusetts Bar. To apply, submit your resume, cover letter and law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).
</p><p></p><p>Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third-party submissions; for access, contact Audrey Ryan .
</p><p></p><p>The expected pay range for this position is:
</p><p>$235,000 to $310,000
</p><p></p><p>Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
</p><p></p><p>GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual&rsquo;s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.</p></div>

IP Litigation - Associate (Mid-Level) - Boston

New England Legal Search

<div><p>DESCRIPTION</p>
<div><p>High profile venture fund seeks 5+ year corporate associate with major law firm venture capital experience for broad-ranging role, working on all legal matters relating to investments, transactions, and operations. Ideal candidate has both major firm and in-house experience. Superb growth opportunity. Hybrid in Boston.</p></div></div>

Vice President of Legal/Venture Capital

Boston Architectural College

<div><p>Associate Director of Human Resource Development</p><p>
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000</p><p>
</p><p>Overview</p><p>
The Associate Director of HR Development is the cornerstone of ensuring an exemplary level of integrity the processes we perform and the service-oriented way in which we approach our community. The incumbent will work with the HR team to ensure trust and partnership within the Boston Architectural College community for the work the HR function performs and the value we provide to our management and employee base. This position reports directly to the President of the BAC.</p><p>
</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead new HR initiatives such as talent management initiatives, onboarding, benefits open enrollment, performance management program, compensation review and implementation, etc.</li><li>Along with the rest of the HR team, ensure relationship management and administrative oversight for the onboarding of new hires each semester</li><li>Manage, mentor and provide administrative back-up for the Human Resources Representative and Manager of HR Operations</li><li>Work to provide improved efficiency of HR Operations by designing and documenting or enhancing processes and procedures to ensure better quality service to our employee base.</li><li>Provide technical, administrative and solutions for the daily operations of HR Administration.</li><li>In coordination with and oversight of the HR Rep &amp; Manager of HR Operations, the Associate Director of HR Development works across all aspects of the Paycom system (employee records, benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, time keeping, payroll, reporting, compliance etc.) becoming expert in the usage of Paycom in addressing all aspects of employee questions and institutional needs in a correct and timely fashion</li><li>Ensure critical support and/or oversight of employee onboarding including the E-Verify and I-9 processes to ensure Institutional compliance</li><li>Provide recommendations and solutions for better functional support and administrative</li><li>Leads HR investigations into employee complaints, alleged policy violations, etc. with advisement of external counsel and applies applicable policy as necessary</li><li>Prepare Paycom year-end reporting - (ACA, etc.)</li><li>Work with HR Ops Manager, HR Rep, and Payroll area to insure accurate and timely data</li><li>Work with finance on 403b audits and other required compliance audits</li></ul><p>
</p><p>Demonstrated Work Experience:</p><ul><li>Engenders trust with colleagues and constituency through the consistent and correct work performed</li><li>Understands not only the tactical and data driven aspects of work, but broader strategic implications of the work that is performed</li><li>Not afraid to innovate and go beyond the task to areas explore areas that may benefit the team or the institution</li><li>Subject matter expert in numerous HR disciplines</li><li>Working knowledge of integrated HR systems</li><li>Roll up your sleeves entrepreneurial style to create new processes and procedures</li><li>Multitasker extraordinaire who manages a multiplicity of tasks while remaining calm and in good spirits under pressure. Ability to toggle across tasks effectively</li><li>Builder of teams/ great team member</li><li>Solutions oriented / &ldquo;Can do&rdquo; approach to work</li><li>Ability to work successfully across a broad cross section of management and employee base</li></ul><p>
Qualifications:</p><ul><li>4 years of successful people and HR administrative and operations management experience</li><li>Strong relationship-building, collaborative skills with the ability to engage diverse individuals and groups.</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in relevant field</li><li>SHRM certification preferred</li><li>Experience using Paycom HRIS preferred</li></ul><p>
Work Schedule and Location Requirements:</p><ul><li>This is an exempt position. Candidates must have the ability to work weekends and evenings as needed.</li><li>This is a hybrid position, coming on site 1 day a week minimum, with the ability to return to campus more often as needed.</li></ul></div>

Associate Director of Human Resource Development

ARNOLD & PORTER LLP

<div><p>Arnold &amp; Porter is seeking a junior level associate (2023 - 2024) to join our Corporate &amp; Finance practice in our Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC offices. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience in Mergers &amp; Acquisitions including conducting due diligence, drafting ancillary documents, and managing deal checklists. This position requires strong drafting and negotiating skills the ability to work with a team and to independently manage some components of deals.</p><p><br>
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Our deal teams are structured within the Corporate &amp; Finance practice group to allow associates to assume more responsibility and receive a high level of partner and client contact. Our collegial and collaborative group is comprised of team players who are supportive, flexible, and invested in helping associates craft a tailored career path.<br>
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Applicants must currently be licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the state they are applying.<br>
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The salary range for this position is $225,000 - $235,000, commensurate with experience.</p></div><p></p>

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