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Estate Administrator
Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 law firm, has an immediate need for a motivated, analytical and detail-oriented Estate Administrator, responsible for administering several large and complex estates. The individual will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5 or more years of estate administration and trust experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization, as well as knowledge of estate planning techniques and tax laws relevant to estate administration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for all aspects of estate administration;
- Prepare and file Probate Court documents;
- Prepare and file Federal and Massachusetts estate tax returns;
- Collect assets, value assets, transfer property to beneficiaries, prepare probate accountings, and fund formula distributions to marital and exemption trusts
- Be a reliable, responsive, confident resource to attorneys, fiduciaries and family members throughout the estate administration process;
- Monthly responsibilities include careful review of client statements. These statements require accuracy and consistency of details; and
- Assist with other projects as requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Familiarity with all aspects of estate administration;
- Extensive knowledge of Federal and Massachusetts estate tax laws;
- Our estate tax program, GEMS;
- Skilled in working closely with attorneys both in-house and externally;
- Project management skills; the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and deliverables; and
- Additional strong technical skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, to create various legal instruments, reports and calculations as required by clients.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree required;
- Professional attitude, reliable, responsive and strong work ethic;
- Must be well-organized and independent;
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously;
- Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines and deliver exceptional results;
- Must be accurate, consistent, detail and deadline oriented, organized and flexible;
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, a must; and
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
This job description is intended to be general and may evolve over time. It is subject to periodic updating and is subject, at the firm’s discretion, to the assignment of different or additional duties. We are an equal opportunity organization.
Goulston & Storrs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Goulston & Storrs complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- For more information: Please email pmorgan@goulstonstorrs.com
Legal Talent Specialist
As a key member of an integrated Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Team, the Legal Talent Specialist will play a central role in legal recruiting, onboarding, integration, training and development of lawyers across the firm, incorporating diversity and inclusion into all aspects of the role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the Senior Director of Legal Recruitment on all aspects of the lateral partner recruitment process including the firm’s strategic Corporate Growth Initiative;
- Work with the Senior Manager of Legal Recruitment to run the firm’s on-campus interview (OCI) program in support of the firm’s summer associate program;
- Collaborate with the Senior Director of Legal Recruitment, Senior Manager of Legal Recruitment, and Director of Diversity & Inclusion on building and strengthening recruiter and law school relationships;
- Work with the Director of Diversity & Inclusion on diversity and inclusion initiatives, events, and programming, including working closely with the firm’s affinity groups;
- Maintain database of firm diversity information and provide analytical reports and statistics regarding demographic information, as needed;
- Track recruiting and partner consideration data in accordance with Mansfield Rule 3.0 guidelines;
- Serve as liaison to Practice Group Leaders and the Pre-Directorship Review Committee to organize and implement all aspects of the bi-annual evaluation meetings for Associates, Senior Attorneys, and Counsel including related planning and follow-up;
- Work with the Senior Manager of Talent Development to implement practice area and firm-wide training curricula, taking ownership of logistics, in collaboration with the IT and Facilities Departments;
- Collect and analyze feedback regarding in-house and external training seminars and recommend program enhancements based on feedback;
- Support firm lawyers with mandatory CLE requirements by understanding and keeping up-to-date on CLE guidelines and requirements in jurisdictions where lawyers are licensed and assisting lawyers with compliance;
- In collaboration with Senior Manager of Talent Development, use specialized knowledge to review course materials for NY CLE compliance;
- Work with the Director of Talent Development on associate career development, including external coaching and implementing the firm’s Individual Development Plan process, including collecting and analyzing feedback and recommending enhancements;
- Work with the Director of Talent Development and Flexible Work Mentors to administer the firm’s Flexible Work Program;
- Support Legal Talent team members in preparing responses to industry surveys and Requests for Proposals from clients;
- Work with Legal Talent team members in supporting and implementing the goals of the Attorney Development Committee;
- Collaborate with Legal Talent team members and firm business operations leaders on lawyer orientation, integration and departures to enhance processes and materials and ensure smooth transitions;
- Maintain Legal Recruiting database and provide analytical reports and statistics regarding law firm and law school information as needed; and
- Work on special department or firm projects as needed.
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 4+ years of experience in law firm or professional services firm supporting legal recruiting and/or professional development
- Experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives, preferred
- Keen attention to detail, action-oriented, excellent organization skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong ownership drive, proactive and deadline driven
- Strong verbal and written presentation skills
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across all levels
This job description is intended to be general and may evolve over time. It is subject to periodic updating and is subject, at the firm’s discretion, to the assignment of different or additional duties. We are an equal opportunity organization.
Goulston & Storrs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Goulston & Storrs complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- For more information: Please email pmorgan@goulstonstorrs.com
Director of Project Management Office (PMO)
Goulston & Storrs, an AmLaw 200 law firm, is seeking a Director of PMO to report to the CIO in our Boston office. The Director of PMO will be responsible for overall project management function, providing leadership, integration and management of PMO processes and functions to improve the consistency and efficiency of the firm’s administrative project delivery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary Responsibilities
- Define the PMO strategy and lead the design and implementation of a common project management methodology, standards and tools to drive and facilitate the successful delivery of projects
- Lead the execution of a PMO governance, reporting and review framework to provide a holistic view of all organizational project activity
- Manage interdependencies and coordination across projects to ensure that information relating to project deliverables, risks and issues are effectively communicated between stakeholders and that key performance indicators are monitored and evaluated
- Identify and define the major strategic issues for the organization and integrate diverse stakeholder interests with the Firm’s broader agenda to inform the development and prioritization of project initiatives and to proactively understand and mitigate risks
- Develop project predictability, resource management allocation processes, implement and manage ROI project process, implement project reporting and an continuous improvement process around project management.
- Foster collaborative and mutually supportive relationships with project leaders and senior stakeholders, assess cross-functional project team capability, provide coaching, training and support to enhance the Firm's project/program management capability, and improve collaborative development and project results
Core Competencies and Qualifications
- Current or previous legal industry PMO experience and demonstrated operational excellence in the areas of project management.
- 10+ years of PMO operational management, preferably at a mid to large size law firm.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including a comfort level with verbal and written communications aimed at both technical and non-technical team members.
- Demonstrated ability to organize & prioritize projects and complete multiple tasks on schedule.
- Experience managing technology vendors and budgets.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business / computer science or equivalent work experience.
This job description is intended to be general and may evolve over time. It is subject to periodic updating and is subject, at the firm’s discretion, to the assignment of different or additional duties.
Goulston & Storrs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Goulston & Storrs complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- For more information: Please email pmorgan@goulstonstorrs.com
Bankruptcy and Restructuring Associate
Bankruptcy and restructuring associate with 2-3 years' experience.
This job description is intended to be general and may evolve over time. It is subject to periodic updating and is subject, at the firm’s discretion, to the assignment of different or additional duties. We are an equal opportunity organization.
Goulston & Storrs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Goulston & Storrs complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- For more information: Please email jsmith@goulstonstorrs.com
Private Client Associate
Private client associate with 4-7 years of broad estate planning experience, LLC planning a plus.
This job description is intended to be general and may evolve over time. It is subject to periodic updating and is subject, at the firm’s discretion, to the assignment of different or additional duties. We are an equal opportunity organization.
Goulston & Storrs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Goulston & Storrs complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment
- For more information: Please email jsmith@goulstonstorrs.com
Real Estate Associate
Senior real estate associate with transactional experience, JV, Financing (Borrower Side).
This job description is intended to be general and may evolve over time. It is subject to periodic updating and is subject, at the firm’s discretion, to the assignment of different or additional duties. We are an equal opportunity organization.
Goulston & Storrs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Goulston & Storrs complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- For more information: Please email jsmith@goulstonstorrs.com
Litigation Paralegal
Litigation paralegal with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to participate and contribute to teams of partners and associates on complex litigation matters. Must have strong communication skills, attention to detail and familiarity with the litigation process. Computer skills, including knowledge of and experience with Westlaw and general facility with e-Discovery is required.
Goulston & Storrs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Goulston & Storrs complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- For more information: Please email jsmith@goulstonstorrs.com
Real Estate Paralegal
Goulston & Storrs, an AmLaw 200 law firm, is seeking experienced Real Estate Paralegals with general commercial real estate background; experience with financings, title and survey, and experience with closings a must. Candidate must be a self-starter and have the ability to interact with clients and assume significant responsibility.
This job description is intended to be general and may evolve over time. It is subject to periodic updating and is subject, at the firm’s discretion, to the assignment of different or additional duties. We are an equal opportunity organization.
Goulston & Storrs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Goulston & Storrs complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- For more information: Please email jsmith@goulstonstorrs.com