Trusts and Estate Attorney

Job Overview

A reputable law firm is actively seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney with 1 to 6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of estate planning, trust administration, and wealth preservation strategies. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with high-net-worth clients and families in crafting personalized estate and tax plans while growing within a collaborative and sophisticated legal environment.

Location

• Hackensack, NJ

Duties

• Draft estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives

• Advise clients on estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer (GST), and income tax planning

• Manage trust and estate administration, including probate matters and fiduciary accounting

• Work directly with fiduciaries, beneficiaries, financial planners, and tax professionals

• Assist in structuring lifetime gifting strategies and wealth transfer vehicles

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on estate planning and tax law issues

• Prepare or review federal estate and gift tax returns (Forms 706 and 709)

• Collaborate with partners on complex wealth and legacy planning matters

Requirements

• 1 to 6 years of experience in trusts and estates law

• Demonstrated experience with high-net-worth estate planning and trust administration

• Familiarity with tax filings related to estates and trusts

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive client matters with discretion

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Active bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (state-specific licensure may be required based on office location)

• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning (preferred but not required)

Skills

• Strong legal drafting and research abilities

• Solid knowledge of federal and state estate and gift tax laws

• Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Professional demeanor and strong client service orientation

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Continuing legal education (CLE) and mentorship opportunities

• Pathway to partnership for qualified candidates

This firm has offices located in New York and New Jersey and has a strong team of talented, innovative, creative attorneys. This firm has the knowledge, experience, and service that are required to succeed. This firm provides clients with innovative and creative legal solutions while understanding their needs. This firm also offers high caliber representation in a timely and cost-effective manner. This firm's practice areas include corporate/real estate transactions, private client services, commercial/white collar litigation, and business counseling services.