Senior Estate Planning Attorney

Pay: $150,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take on a high-impact, senior-level role where your expertise and client relationships truly matter.
• Enjoy significant performance-based bonus potential and rewarding long-term earning opportunities.
• Join a welcoming, collaborative boutique firm that values personality, independence, and excellent legal work.
• Make a meaningful difference helping families protect their assets, loved ones, and legacies.
• Work directly with clients and take ownership of estate planning matters from consultation through completion.

Location: Sudbury, MA | On-site. Enjoy working in a close-knit, personable office where face-to-face collaboration and meaningful client relationships are central to our success.

Note: Must have 4+ years of estate planning attorney experience, active Massachusetts Bar admission, and strong client consultation skills. We welcome experienced attorneys from law firms, in-house positions, and solo practices who enjoy building genuine relationships with clients.

About Us

We are a boutique Massachusetts law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate important life decisions through thoughtful estate planning, trusts, and probate services. Our team combines excellent legal work with a warm, approachable experience. We value collaboration, independence, good humor, and making clients feel genuinely cared for. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead estate planning consultations and guide families toward personalized solutions.
• Build trusted, lasting relationships with clients throughout the planning process.
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
• Manage estate planning matters independently from initial consultation through document execution.
• Explain complex legal concepts clearly and help clients make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with paralegals and administrative staff to ensure exceptional client service.
• Participate in client events, educational seminars, and community outreach initiatives.
• Help improve firm processes while maintaining high standards of legal accuracy and service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Massachusetts Bar admission in good standing.
• 4+ years of directly relevant estate planning attorney experience.
• Strong knowledge of wills, trusts, estate planning documents, and related probate matters.
• Experience conducting client consultations and managing client relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small team.
• WealthCounsel experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Base salary starting at $120,000, with bonus opportunities bringing potential total compensation to $150,000 to $350,000 depending on experience and results.
• Help families make life-changing decisions with confidence and peace of mind.
• Be a trusted attorney who shapes both the client experience and the firm's continued success.
• Enjoy a supportive, personable workplace where professionalism and a sense of humor go hand in hand.

If you're an experienced estate planning attorney who loves connecting with people and wants your work to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

JPC-2643

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: MA Bar license, 4+ yrs estate planning attorney exp

• Salary bands:

• 4 to 6 years: $150,000 to $190,000

• 7 to 10 years: $190,000 to $260,000

• 11+ years: $260,000 to $350,000

Submission Email / Name: Dave - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique Massachusetts estate planning firm seeking a senior, client-facing attorney in Sudbury. Role involves client consultations, wills, trusts, and full matter management. Requires 4+ years of estate planning experience, active MA Bar, and on-site availability.

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• Client job title: Senior Estate Planning Attorney

• Location: Sudbury, MA

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