Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

About the role

Our client is a mid-sized commercial law firm that provides comprehensive legal services to businesses and individuals across a wide range of industries, including the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. With offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and an additional presence in South Florida, the firm is well positioned to serve clients in key economic centers. The firm represents clients at every stage of growth—from startups and entrepreneurs to established companies and large national organizations. Since its origins as a small, specialized practice, it has grown into a respected alternative to larger national firms, offering sophisticated legal services with a more tailored approach. Its client base spans industries such as technology, manufacturing, real estate, and healthcare, among others. The firm emphasizes practical, business-focused solutions and adapts its services to meet evolving client needs and market conditions. Known for its collaborative culture and strong professional reputation, the firm attracts attorneys with diverse backgrounds and experience across a variety of practice settings. Its lawyers are committed to delivering strategic, results-driven counsel while serving as trusted advisors to their clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft advanced estate planning structures tailored to high-net-worth family and business needs, including trusts and related planning vehicles
• Advise clients on complex tax matters involving income, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes at both state and federal levels
• Manage probate and trust administration matters from start to finish, including preparation and review of required tax filings
• Coordinate directly with clients and collaborate with external advisors such as accountants, financial planners, and family office professionals
• Serve as a trusted advisor in sensitive family and wealth planning discussions
• Support the development of junior attorneys and paralegals within the practice group

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of focused experience in Trusts & Estates law
• Strong background in sophisticated estate and tax planning work
• Demonstrated ability to draft complex estate planning instruments and structures
• Excellent understanding of federal and state transfer tax systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate sensitive client dynamics with discretion and professionalism
• Admission to the New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania Bar required; additional admission in New York and/or Florida is a plus
• An LL.M. in Taxation is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)
• Partner Track
• Mentorship
• Opportunity to work on highly sophisticated, multi-layered planning matters
• Direct involvement with high-net-worth individuals and family enterprise structures
• Clear path toward increased client leadership and responsibility
• Collaborative environment with experienced practitioners
• Exposure to both planning and administration aspects of private client work

Pay

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