Trust and Estates Associate Attorney

Reid and Riege PC · Hartford, CT

Posted about 1 month ago

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Skills

Legal researchWill draftingTrust administrationTax researchEstate planning

Benefits

  • ✓Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • ✓Life insurance
  • ✓Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • ✓Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • ✓Paid time off
  • ✓Paid holidays
  • ✓Sick time
  • ✓Bereavement leave
  • ✓Parental leave
  • ✓401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • ✓Traditional and Roth 401(k) options

Job description

Description

Reid and Riege, P.C., a mid-sized Connecticut law firm with offices in Hartford and New Haven and a well-established trusts and estates practice, seeks a self-motivated associate with one to five years of experience drafting wills and trust agreements, settling estates, administering trusts and researching associated tax and other legal issues. Qualified candidates will have exceptional writing ability, demonstrate appropriate initiative when making decisions and ability to work independently within time sensitive deadlines.


The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, an aggressive work ethic, and excellent judgment. We offer significant opportunity for career advancement in a fast paced but professional environment, an excellent benefits package and compensation commensurate with level of experience.


Recognized as 2026 Best Places to Work by the Hartford Business Journal, Reid & Riege is a collaborative firm that values professional development, mentorship, and opportunities for attorneys to build and expand their practices.


Reid and Riege is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.  

Requirements

  • Connecticut Bar admission in good standing, or ability to become admitted promptly
  • Experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, tax, or a related practice area preferred
  • Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage responsibilities independently while working effectively as part of a collaborative team
  • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with clients, attorneys, fiduciaries, and other professionals

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Firm-paid life insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick time
  • Bereavement leave
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) options

Schedule

Monday to Friday


Experience

Current Trust & Estates: 1 year (required)


Work location

In person in our New Haven and/or Hartford offices

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