Attorney

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Full benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401k, parental leave)

Informal interview process

Job summary

A prominent law firm in New Jersey is seeking a Trusts & Estates Attorney with 4-10 years of experience to handle sophisticated planning and litigation for high-net-worth clients. The firm offers a partnership track with no hard billable requirement and a collegial culture. Ideal candidates are personable and empathetic, holding a NJ bar admission. The role provides a salary range of $135k–$170k+, a discretionary bonus, and full benefits including medical and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of Trusts & Estates experience.
• Background in planning, tax, administration, and/or T&E litigation.
• Experience with sophisticated/HNW clients is required.
• Personable, empathetic, and comfortable in front of clients.
• Clerkship experience is a plus; strong academics not a focus.

Responsibilities

• Work with a busy T&E partner on high-net-worth planning and litigation.
• Contribute to a client-facing, relationship-driven practice.

Skills

Trusts & Estates experience

Client interaction skills

Planning and tax expertise

Experience with high-net-worth clients

Personable and empathetic demeanor

Education

NJ bar admission

NY bar admission (a plus)

Job description

Trusts & Estates Attorney (4–10 years) | Partnership Track | No Billable Pressure | NJ

A growing NJ firm with offices in Central and North Jersey is seeking a Trusts & Estates Attorney to work directly with a busy, well-regarded T&E partner serving high-net-worth clients on sophisticated planning, tax, administration, and related litigation matters.

Why this role stands out

• Sophisticated HNW matters typically seen at larger firms or boutiques
• No hard billable requirement (soft target ~1800, not tracked rigidly)
• Clear partnership track with no red tape or rigid formula
• Collegial, genuinely family-friendly culture (the office is empty by 5:15pm)
• Strong paralegal and litigation support
• Clients regularly in office for signings and meetings — very client-facing, relationship-driven practice

What they’re looking for

• 4–10 years of Trusts & Estates experience (flexible for the right person)
• Background in planning, tax, administration, and/or T&E litigation
• Experience with sophisticated/HNW clients
• Someone personable, empathetic, and comfortable in front of clients
• NJ bar required | NY a plus
• Clerkship a plus; academics not a focus
• Portable business welcome but not required

This could be an excellent move for someone at a larger firm or boutique who wants to continue doing high‑level work without the grind, or for someone with a small book who wants support and runway to grow.

Logistics

• Offices: North Jersey or Central Jersey (in‑office expectation, but not rigid)
• Salary: $135k–$170k+ (upward flexibility for experience and/or book)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Full benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401k, parental leave)
• Informal interview process with the T&E Partner and Managing Partner
• Hiring ASAP

If you’re a T&E attorney who enjoys client interaction, sophisticated work, and a normal workday, this is worth a conversation.

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