General Practice Attorney

We are seeking a driven, high-performing attorney with 3+ years of experience in a small to mid-sized firm who is ready to take the next step — not just in title, but in impact. This is an opportunity to join a growing firm where your skills, initiative, and leadership potential will be recognized and developed.

• Live in Connecticut and
• Have been practicing for at least 3 years.

If you’re looking for a place to grow, lead, and build something meaningful — keep reading. We are a woman-owned law firm that has been around for more than 30 years. We're committed to continuing to grow without compromising our mission of providing excellent legal services. We want to hire legal professionals who care deeply about their craft, their clients, and their future.

Our practice centers on estate planning, probate, and bankruptcy — areas where precision, strategy, and compassion intersect. You won’t be pushing paper. You’ll be advising real people through significant financial and life decisions. The work is technical, impactful, and relationship-driven.

We believe excellence is intentional. Our attorneys are detail-oriented, strong writers, and strategic thinkers. We operate with structured systems, clear expectations, and measurable performance standards — because that’s how professionals grow.

Every team member participates in weekly continuing education. We invest in sharpening our skills, improving our processes, and staying ahead of legal and technological developments. If you have a growth mindset and enjoy refining your craft, you’ll thrive here.

We are not looking to hire “forever associates.” For the right candidate, who is interested in more, there is a clear path toward increased responsibilities and future partnership opportunities. If you are business-minded, client-focused, and motivated to contribute to firm growth, the sky's the limit.

We are supportive and team-oriented. We work hard, hold ourselves to high standards, and celebrate the wins. Professionalism matters. So does a positive attitude (and yes, dogs and chocolate still help).

We believe high performance and sustainability can coexist. We expect excellence — but we also value efficiency, systems, and balance. Burnout isn’t impressive. Results are.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level in a firm that values your expertise and provides a supportive, enjoyable work environment, Beckett Law might be the perfect place for you.

$100,000 - $135,000 yearly + bonuses

• Assist clients effectively by understanding their needs, analyzing the situation, then strategizing and deciding on a proper course of action
• Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed
• Draft, review, and finalize estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
• Review and finalize probate and bankruptcy documents for filing.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on estate planning, probate, and bankruptcy matters.
• Meeting with Clients and Prospective Clients throughout the day.
• Collaborate with the team to build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and quality client service.

• Candidates should be great communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high
• Active member of the ABA (American Bar Association)
• At least 1-2 years of working in a law firm on estate planning and probate law issues is necessary
• Working knowledge of title insurance, wills, trusts, property management, and residential and commercial real estate law, including litigation
• Bachelor’s degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are required
• Owning your files from intake through resolution with precision and care.
• Producing polished, persuasive written work that you’re proud to put your name.
• Communicating with clients in a way that builds…