Trust And Estates Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Trust and Estates Associate Attorney to join their team in Bridgewater, NJ.

Job Overview:

The Trust and Estates Associate Attorney will draft Wills, Trusts, and related correspondence for a diverse clientele. The role involves handling all aspects of estate administration, including preparing Federal Estate Tax Returns, New Jersey Inheritance Tax Returns, and Fiduciary Accountings. Additionally, the attorney will form non-profit entities, prepare and file applications for tax-exempt status, and manage all aspects of Trust Administration. The position also requires forming LLCs, corporations, and partnerships in connection with client's estate plans, along with preparing related Operating, Shareholder, and Partnership Agreements, as well as transfer documents.

Duties:

• Draft Wills, Trusts, and related correspondence for a broad range of clientele.
• Handle all aspects of estate administration, including preparing Federal Estate Tax Returns, New Jersey Inheritance Tax Returns, and Fiduciary Accountings.
• Form non-profit entities and prepare and file related applications for tax-exempt status.
• Handle all aspects of Trust Administration, including Fiduciary Accountings.
• Form LLCs, corporations, and partnerships in connection with client’s estate plans; prepare related Operating, Shareholder, and Partnership Agreements and transfer documents.

Requirements:

• 5 years of complex estate planning, estate administration, and individual and fiduciary taxation experience.
• Juris Doctorate Degree.
• LL.M. in Taxation is a plus.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Must be Bar admitted in the states of New Jersey and New York. Pennsylvania admission is a plus.

Job Location:

Bridgewater, NJ

This mid-sized, full-service firm has some really incredible opportunities for a lawyer who is in or is interested in relocating to New Jersey. Convenient to Manhattan (including a satellite Manhattan office), this firm sets reachable goals for partnership. Furthermore, 1,800 hours gets a $10,000 annual bonus, which for most big-firm attorneys is something they can acheive in their sleep. Their competitive salary is all relative, but there is no question that compared to comparable firms in the region, this is one of the most desirable combinations of lifestyle and salary around. With some notable litigators, and several partners who are quite well regarded within the local bar, the mentoring here is tops.