Associate Attorney

Levine, Furman & Rubin, LLC; Marlboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Mentorship

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Levine, Furman & Rubin, LLC, a Monmouth County boutique law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our high-performance team focused on Estate Planning, Estate & Trust Administration, and Elder Law. The attorney will meet with clients, design and implement estate plans, draft documents, and handle administration tasks with guidance from senior attorneys.

We value confident, personable, highly organized professionals who communicate clearly with clients and collaborate with professionals

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional legal experience preferred
• Estate planning, elder law, trust administration, or related experience strongly preferred
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey; New York admission is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable meeting and communicating with clients on a regular basis
• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in building client relationships
• Self-starter who takes initiative and can work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through
• Honest, straightforward, professional, and dependable
• Comfortable learning and working within established systems and processes
• Interested in business development, networking, and growing a legal practice
• Strong desire to continue developing substantive legal knowledge and practical skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct client meetings and consultations under the guidance of senior attorneys
• Assist with the design, preparation, and implementation of estate plans
• Draft and review estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and related documents
• Research and analyze estate planning, elder law, tax, and trust administration issues
• Communicate legal concepts and planning recommendations to clients in a clear and understandable manner
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients and provide an exceptional client experience
• Coordinate with clients, attorneys, financial professionals, accountants, and other advisors as necessary
• Follow established firm systems and procedures to ensure matters move forward accurately and efficiently
• Assist with estate and trust administration matters from inception through completion
• Review financial and legal documents and identify issues requiring attorney attention
• Maintain accurate and organized matter files and ensure deadlines are tracked and addressed
• Work within and contribute to the firm's established systems and processes
• Look for opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance the client experience
• Be proactive in identifying problems and developing practical solutions rather than waiting to be directed
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to ensure matters are handled accurately and efficiently
• Take ownership of responsibilities and follow through on assignments and deadlines
• Help foster a positive, motivated, and high-performing team environment

Skills

Estate planning

Client counseling

Communication skills

Research

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Compensation

$85,000 - $105,000, based on education, experience, and skills

Levine, Furman & Rubin, LLC is a Monmouth County boutique law firm focused primarily on Estate Planning, Estate & Trust Administration, and Elder Law. We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our high-performance team.

We are looking for an attorney who is confident, personable, highly organized, detail-oriented, and genuinely enjoys working with people. Client relationships and client care are at the heart of our practice. The right candidate will be comfortable interacting with clients on a daily basis and able to explain complicated legal concepts in a clear, approachable manner that gives clients confidence and peace of mind.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to develop both substantive legal expertise and the skills necessary to build a successful practice. The senior partner and senior associates will work closely with you to teach both the law and the practical art of estate planning. You will also have access to nationally recognized experts and resources for continued learning, from foundational concepts through advanced planning techniques.

• Conduct client meetings and consultations under the guidance of senior attorneys
• Assist with the design, preparation, and implementation of estate plans
• Draft and review estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and related documents
• Research and analyze estate planning, elder law, tax, and trust administration issues
• Communicate legal concepts and planning recommendations to clients in a clear and understandable manner
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients and provide an exceptional client experience
• Coordinate with clients, attorneys, financial professionals, accountants, and other advisors as necessary
• Follow established firm systems and procedures to ensure matters move forward accurately and efficiently

Estate & Trust Administration

• Assist with estate and trust administration matters from inception through completion
• Review financial and legal documents and identify issues requiring attorney attention
• Maintain accurate and organized matter files and ensure deadlines are tracked and addressed
• Work within and contribute to the firm's established systems and processes
• Look for opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance the client experience
• Be proactive in identifying problems and developing practical solutions rather than waiting to be directed
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to ensure matters are handled accurately and efficiently
• Take ownership of responsibilities and follow through on assignments and deadlines
• Help foster a positive, motivated, and high-performing team environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional legal experience preferred
• Estate planning, elder law, trust administration, or related experience strongly preferred
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey; New York admission is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable meeting and communicating with clients on a regular basis
• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in building client relationships
• Self-starter who takes initiative and can work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through
• Honest, straightforward, professional, and dependable
• Comfortable learning and working within established systems and processes
• Interested in business development, networking, and growing a legal practice
• Strong desire to continue developing substantive legal knowledge and practical skills

What We Offer

• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced estate planning attorneys
• Exposure to both foundational and advanced estate planning techniques
• Access to nationally recognized experts and educational resources
• A collaborative, high-performance work environment
• Significant opportunity for professional growth and development