Private Client Associate – Fiduciary Litigation Group

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Burns & Levinson LLP is searching for an Associate to join the Fiduciary Litigation Group of their Private Client Practice in the Boston Office.

The ideal candidate will possess:

- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills
- Minimum of 6 years of experience, preferably in a law firm setting
- Familiarity with Probate & Family Court rules and practice, as well as Superior Court rules and practice
- Working knowledge of, or strong interest in learning, the Massachusetts Probate Code and Massachusetts Trust Code
- Current membership to the Massachusetts bar
- A desire to join a fast-paced and highly collaborative group

The Fiduciary Litigation Group of Burns & Levinson's Private Client Practice focuses on a variety of fiduciary litigation matters such as:

- Guardianship & Conservatorship
- Trust Litigation
- Will Contests
- Undue Influence & Financial Exploitation
- Equity Actions
- Family Member Disputes & Family Asset Controversies
- Family Business Protection & Controversies
- Issues Impacted by Mental Incapacity
- Family Mediation & Interventions
- Mental Health & Addiction Issues
- Trusteeships
- Fiduciary Service as Conservator & Trustee
- Special Needs Trust Matters & Issues Impacting Benefits and Care

Burns & Levinson is dedicated to providing their associates with an accelerated learning process that enables them to gain hands-on experience and work directly with clients. Lateral associates are quickly given significant responsibilities and work directly with talented partners who serve as mentors. The firm encourages their legal and professional staff to exchange ideas and express their views and observations in the workplace.

In return, Burns & Levinson offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a great working environment.

Burns & Levinson LLP is Seeking an Associate

Burns & Levinson LLP is seeking an Associate to join the Fiduciary Litigation Group of their Private Client Practice in the Firm’s Boston Office. The ideal candidate will possess excellent academic credentials, strong research, writing, and communication skills, and a minimum of 6 years of experience, preferably in a law firm setting.

The Associate will handle a variety of fiduciary litigation matters, such as guardianship & conservatorship, trust litigation, will contests, undue influence & financial exploitation matters, equity actions, family member disputes & family asset controversies, family business protection & controversies, issues impacted by mental incapacity, family mediation & interventions, mental health & addiction issues, trusteeships, fiduciary service as conservator and trustee, and special needs trust matters & issues impacting benefits and care. Familiarity with Probate & Family Court rules and practice, as well as Superior Court rules and practice, and working knowledge of, or strong interest in learning, the Massachusetts Probate Code and Massachusetts Trust Code is preferred. The candidate must also possess a current membership to the Massachusetts bar and a desire to join a fast-paced, highly collaborative group.

Burns & Levinson supports its attorneys in developing their legal careers and emphasizes a culture of professional development, growth, and collaboration. Associates play an active role in litigation and transactional matters right from the beginning, ensuring they gain the knowledge and experience needed to advance their careers. Lateral associates are quickly given significant responsibilities and work directly with talented partners who serve as mentors. The firm emphasizes an “open door policy” and encourages their legal and professional staff to exchange ideas and express their views and observations in the workplace.

In return, Burns & Levinson offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a great working environment.

H1: Private Client Associate – Fiduciary Litigation Group

H2: Job Description

Burns & Levinson LLP is seeking an Associate to join the Fiduciary Litigation Group of their Private Client Practice in the Firm’s Boston Office. The ideal candidate will possess:

- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills
- Minimum of 6 years of experience, preferably in a law firm setting
- Familiarity with Probate & Family Court rules and practice, as well as Superior Court rules and practice
- Working knowledge of, or strong interest in learning, the Massachusetts Probate Code and Massachusetts Trust Code
- Current membership to the Massachusetts bar
- A desire to join a fast-paced and highly collaborative group

H2: Areas of Focus

The Fiduciary Litigation Group of Burns & Levinson's Private Client Practice focuses on a variety of fiduciary litigation matters such as:

- Guardianship & Conservatorship
- Trust Litigation
- Will Contests
- Undue Influence & Financial Exploitation
- Equity Actions
- Family Member Disputes & Family Asset Controversies
- Family Business Protection & Controversies
- Issues Impacted by Mental Incapacity
- Family Mediation & Interventions
- Mental Health & Addiction Issues
- Trusteeships
- Fiduciary Service as Conservator & Trustee
- Special Needs Trust Matters & Issues Impacting Benefits and Care

H2: Professional

Competitive salary and benefits package

Research, Writing, Communication

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Qualification and Experience Minimum 6 years of experience

Legal