Attorney

Confidential; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential law firm in New Jersey seeks an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney to join its sophisticated practice. You will handle complex estate planning and administration matters for individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. from an accredited law school, is admitted to the New Jersey Bar, and demonstrates exceptional drafting, analytical, and client-service skills within a collaborative team environment. This is a confidential search.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required.
• Strong experience in trusts and estates, estate planning, and/or estate administration.
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage matters independently and work collaboratively.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on comprehensive estate planning strategies.
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents.
• Handle estate and trust administration matters, including probate.
• Advise on estate, gift, and inheritance tax planning.
• Counsel clients on wealth transfer and business succession planning.
• Represent fiduciaries, trustees, executors, and beneficiaries as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on matters involving trusts and estates.

Skills

Estate planning

Legal drafting

Legal writing

Client service

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is looking to work on sophisticated estate planning and administration matters while providing thoughtful, personalized counsel to individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on comprehensive estate planning strategies
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents
• Handle estate and trust administration matters, including probate
• Advise on estate, gift, and inheritance tax planning
• Counsel clients on wealth transfer and business succession planning
• Represent fiduciaries, trustees, executors, and beneficiaries as appropriate
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on matters involving trusts and estates

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar required
• Strong experience in trusts and estates, estate planning, and/or estate administration
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage matters independently and work collaboratively
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and a client-centered approach to a sophisticated and collaborative legal practice.

This is a confidential search. Additional information regarding the firm, position, compensation, and benefits will be provided to qualified candidates during the interview process.