We are always open to speaking with experienced attorneys, paralegals and administrative staff who may be interested in joining our practice. Entrepreneurial-minded attorneys may be candidates for career positions leading to profit-sharing and partnership opportunities.
Our hiring process is deliberate, including traditional one-on-one interviews, psychometric assessments and checking of references, since we are seeking team members who will make a lasting contribution to our dynamic firm. Our benefits package includes 4 weeks paid vacation and 401K with 3% match.
Open Positions
Attorneys: Join a Regional Trusts & Estates Firm
Attorneys: Join a Regional Trusts & Estates Firm
If you are an Attorney with Trusts & Estates, Litigation or Real Estate experience looking for a new opportunity, consider a partner-track opportunity with Donohue, O’Connell & Riley PLLC, a growing firm with offices in New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York & Connecticut
Requirements and Responsibilities:
- 3-5 years of experience in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Litigation, or Real Estate.
- Experience with personal finance, and basic tax, investment and accounting knowledge.
- Local state bar admission required; other states are a plus.
- Professional self-starter with strong follow-through and good technology and client relations skills.
- Management of paralegal staff and ability to work alongside other attorneys.
- Position includes direct client contact, document drafting, addressing tax issues, and Trust & Estate Administration.
Overview:
- Established firm of over 90 years.
- Excellent work-life balance.
- A collegial, family like environment.
- Equity partnership opportunity in 3-5 years based on performance
Job Type: Full-time, no remote or work-from-home.
Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus structure based on experience, ability, and performance. Our benefits package includes 4 weeks paid time off, 401K program with 3% contribution, and company-sponsored healthcare insurance.
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter via email to careers@docrlaw.com.
About Donohue, O’Connell & Riley PLLC
Donohue, O’Connell & Riley PLLC is a regional boutique law firm with six offices in four states. Today our team serves as trusts & estates counsel to over 5,000 businesses & individuals, advising them on how to reduce taxation and structure their personal affairs to preserve their legacy and ensure a smooth transition of assets between generations. For more information about the firm, please visit www.docrlaw.com.
EEO STATEMENT
Donohue, O’Connell & Riley PLLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and to maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Paralegal for a Trusts & Estates Firm
Paralegal for a Trusts & Estates Firm
Regional boutique law firm with offices in NY, NJ, MA and NH concentrating in the areas of tax, trusts, estates and elder law, seeks a Paralegal for our Concord, NH office. The successful candidate will have a positive, professional demeanor and experience working in a legal or business setting. Experience in a Mac office environment is a plus. Notary license also a plus.
Requirements & Qualifications include:
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and projects at hand
- Able to organize and manage large amounts of files, tasks, schedules, and confidential information
- Proficiency with MS Office 365, especially Outlook, Word and Excel. We will train on our cloud-based time-tracking & billing software (CLIO)
- Driven, self-directed and able to work without supervision to meet deadlines
- Resourceful problem-solver with a strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; numerate and literate.
Duties & Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for client workflow process.
- Document drafting, editing, proof-reading, finalizing court filings
- Uploading court filings.
- Correspondence with clients and business colleagues
- Administration of trusts and estates at various lifecycle stages
- Interfacing with outside accountants to assist with tax preparation and filing
- Scanning and filing of electronic and paper-based documents in cloud storage
- Supporting attorneys with calendar management and meeting arrangements
- Participating in client document execution and ceremonies
- Maintaining a proactive role in implementing firm-wide best practices
Job Type: Full-time, no remote or work-from-home.
Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary depending on relevant experience. Our benefits package includes 4 weeks paid time, 401K with 3% match and company-sponsored healthcare insurance.
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter via email to careers@docrlaw.com.
About Donohue, O’Connell & Riley PLLC
Donohue, O’Connell & Riley PLLC is a regional boutique law firm with attorneys admitted in NY, NJ, CT, MA and NH. Today our team serves as tax, estate planning and elder law counsel to the needs of over 5,000 businesses & individuals, advising them on how to save taxes and structure their personal affairs to preserve their legacy and ensure a smooth transition of assets between generations. For more information about the firm, please visit www.docrlaw.com.
EEO STATEMENT
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and to maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

