Estate Planning Attorney

A bit about us:

Our client is a full-service law firm with a well-established trusts and estates practice serving individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners. The firm advises clients on estate planning, wealth preservation, and the orderly transfer of assets, offering practical and strategic guidance tailored to each client’s personal, financial, and family circumstances.

The New Jersey office works closely with clients on both planning and administration matters, including multigenerational estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related tax considerations. Attorneys collaborate across practice areas to deliver integrated solutions that address estate, tax, corporate, and real estate issues.

Why join us?

• Collaborative and supportive environment for attorneys seeking to build or deepen a trusts and estates practice
• Meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunity to work on sophisticated matters for a diverse client base

Highlights of the role

• Engaging, high-quality work involving estate planning, trust administration, and fiduciary representation
• Client-facing opportunities, allowing attorneys to develop trusted advisor relationships
• Colelgiual culture that emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and professional respect
• Exposure to a broad range of matters, from planning for closely held business owners to complex estate administration
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with an emphasis on long-term career development and work-life sustainability

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (or eligibility for admission to NY is a plus)
• Drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and related estate planning documents
• Estate and trust administration
• Advising fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and family offices
• Estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor and strong commitment to client service
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families is required