Trusts & Estates Associate

Mid • On-site

Boston, MA

The Practice

Sterlington's Private Wealth group advises founders, senior executives, and multigenerational families managing significant wealth. The work is sophisticated, the clients are consequential, and the team is deliberately small.

As an Associate, you will work directly with senior practitioners on substantive private wealth matters and gain meaningful client exposure.

What You'll Do

Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and ancillary estate planning documents for high-net-worth and UHNW clients
Support design and implementation of advanced planning structures: GRATs, SLATs, IDGTs, QPRTs, charitable trusts (CLTs/CRTs), and private foundations
Assist with trust and estate administration, including probate, fiduciary accounting, beneficiary communications, and post-mortem planning
Conduct federal and state tax research on estate, gift, GST, and fiduciary income tax issues
Support business succession planning matters, including entity structure analysis and buy-sell agreement review
Coordinate with family offices, accountants, and investment advisors as part of multidisciplinary client teams

What We're Looking For

Foundation

J.D. from a top-tier law school
2–6 years of trusts and estates experience at an AmLaw 100 firm or recognized private wealth boutique
Experience drafting complex estate plans and advising UHNW clients
Strong understanding of the federal transfer tax system
LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is a differentiator

Technical & Tax Acuity

Comfort with IRC §2010, §2642, §2031
Knowledge of grantor trust rules and related tax mechanics
Ability to identify tax issues such as 280G in succession contexts
Ability to conduct advanced estate and tax drafting discussions

Client Presence

Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage long-term client relationships with discretion and professionalism

A Note on Technology

Interest in using AI tools for research, document drafting, and tax analysis
Openness to working in a technology-forward private wealth practice

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications. Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefits. Employment authorization is verified through E-Verify.

The firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages qualified candidates to apply.

Sterlington

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm specializing in complex corporate transactions, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. The firm focuses on both the legal and economic dimensions of its clients’ needs, serving founders, senior executives, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and their businesses. Sterlington operates at the intersection of traditional corporate law and emerging sectors such as fintech, crypto, cybersecurity, and data privacy, with a strong emphasis on commercially driven, outcome-oriented work. The firm positions itself as AI-native and technology-forward, integrating innovation into its practice. It promotes a culture centered on excellence, merit, diversity, inclusion, and trust, and is structured to prioritize client outcomes over internal hierarchy.

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