Attorney needed for Montvale office

Job Overview
A highly regarded AV-rated law firm in Northern New Jersey is seeking a qualified attorney with 2–5 years of experience in estate planning and probate matters. The successful candidate will focus on drafting wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents, as well as advising clients on estate strategies and managing probate proceedings. This position provides an excellent opportunity to work with a sophisticated client base while growing professionally in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Location

• Montvale, NJ

Duties

• Prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents

• Counsel clients on estate planning strategies tailored to individual needs

• Represent clients in probate and estate administration proceedings

• Assist in managing trust administration and related fiduciary matters

• Collaborate with clients, financial advisors, and tax professionals on estate structures

• Draft legal memoranda, opinion letters, and other documentation

• Maintain client relationships with a high level of discretion and professionalism

Requirements

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in estate planning and probate law

• Familiarity with New Jersey estate and probate procedures

• Ability to manage multiple client matters efficiently

• High level of client service and responsiveness

• Strong organizational and time management skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar (required)

Skills

• Strong legal drafting and communication skills

• Knowledge of estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax principles (preferred)

• Ability to advise clients with sensitivity and professionalism on personal and family matters

• Attention to detail and accuracy in complex document preparation

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• Access to a sophisticated national and international client base

Since the early 1960s, this New Jersey-based law firm has been providing responsive and efficient legal services to banks, closely held companies, entrepreneurs, governmental agencies and boards, individuals, insurance companies, national and international publicly held corporations, and partnerships. The firm's individual and business clients come from a broad variety of industries, including banking, computer hardware and software, distribution, franchising, healthcare, manufacturing, professional and financial services, real estate development, and retail sales.