Estate Planning Attorney
Job hosted by: Trey Mattson
About the firm
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
- Engaging, high-quality work involving estate planning, trust administration, and fiduciary representation
- Client-facing opportunities, allowing attorneys to develop trusted advisor relationships
- Collegial 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
This role is well suited for an attorney who values both technical excellence and a client-centered approach to legal practice.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Managing multiple matters and deadlines with attention to detail
- Providing excellent written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admission to the New Jersey Bar (or eligibility for admission to NY is a plus)
- Prior experience in trusts and estates law, including experience with some combination of:
- 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
- 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
Pay
$160,000 - $175,000 per year