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MassNAELA

Of Counsel Attorney

MassNAELA

. Represent clients in contested probate matters, including will contests, trust disputes, estate administration issues, and guardianship disputes .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeWoburn • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in contested probate matters, including will contests and trust disputes, while providing legal advice and guidance. Maintains strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to effectively represent clients and collaborate with legal teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Probate And Estate LitigationContested Probate MattersJuris Doctor (JD)Massachusetts Bar AdmissionAnalytical And Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills
Probate LawEstate AdministrationGuardianship DisputesLegal AdviceCase Strategy Development
Soft Skills
CompassionCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependenceFlexibility
Tools & Technologies
Computer ProficiencyEmailInternet Research
Certifications & Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD)Massachusetts Bar Admission
Industry Keywords
Elder LawLegal RepresentationContested MattersBest Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Represent clients in contested probate matters, including will contests, trust disputes, estate administration issues, and guardianship disputes
  • Provide expert legal advice and guidance on complex contested probate matters
  • Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to develop and implement effective case strategies
  • Stay up-to-date with probate law, regulations, and industry best practices
  • Maintain a degree of professional independence and flexibility in managing the practice
  • Work with a steady caseload supplied by the firm

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in probate and estate litigation, with a focus on contested probate matters
  • Compassion for sensitive elder law work
  • Enjoys talking with and helping people
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Admission to the Massachusetts Bar and in good standing
  • Comfortable with computers, email, using the internet, and learning new computer programs

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Steady caseload of contested probate matters
  • Reduced overhead, including no need to pay for advertising, hire support staff, or maintain standalone-practice expenses
  • Access to support staff
  • Beautiful office space and conference rooms
  • Firm marketing
  • Collaboration and support, including access to firm resources and experienced estate planning attorneys
  • Flexible work-from-home options
  • Opportunity to work from home while using firm conference rooms to meet clients
  • 401K match of 4%
  • Rewarding work helping clients and families
  • Opportunities for employees to grow, thrive, and live their best lives