Probate Litigation Associate
Organising Institution / Firm
Conn Kavanaugh
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Boston, MA
💰 Stipend / Pay
$145,000 - $165,000
🎓 Eligibility
J.D. from an accredited law school; Admission to the Massachusetts Bar; 3–6 years of litigation experience.
🛡️ Category
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Conn Kavanaugh is seeking a mid-level Probate Litigation Associate to join their Trusts & Estates Litigation practice in Boston, MA. The role involves representing fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other interested parties in contested probate, trust, guardianship, and conservatorship matters across the Massachusetts court system.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Degree: J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Licensure: Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
- Experience: 3–6 years of litigation experience.
- Skills: Proficiency in legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and independent caseload management.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Manage probate litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, petitions, and appellate briefs.
- Conduct discovery, including depositions, document review, and discovery motions.
- Prepare for and attend evidentiary hearings, status conferences, and trials.
- Advise fiduciaries on estate and trust administration issues.
- Collaborate with experts and mentor junior associates.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Salary Range: $145,000 – $165,000 per annum.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should apply via the official LinkedIn job portal link provided below. Ensure your resume highlights specific experience in will contests, trust litigation, or fiduciary disputes.
Official Application Link: Conn Kavanaugh Job Portal