Attorney – Probate, Estate Litigation & Client-Facing Practice (NJ/NY)

The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C.; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO

CLE and bar dues

Job summary

The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. (LOBEJ) in Livingston, NJ is seeking a probate and estate administration attorney to own matters from intake to resolution.

This hands-on, client-facing role involves appearing in Surrogate’s Court and Chancery and drafting, negotiating, and litigating as needed. We value direct client relationships, a technology-forward approach (Clio and daily AI tools), and a track record of 3+ years.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing in NJ and NY (both required).
• Additional admission in FL, PA, or DC is a strong plus.
• Direct client work: manage expectations and communicate hard news.
• Organized, self-directed, tech-forward practice using Clio and AI tools daily.
• 3+ years of practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of probate and estate administration matters from intake through resolution.
• Appear in Surrogate’s Court and Chancery; draft, negotiate, and litigate as needed.
• May take on business, civil, or other litigation work depending on background.
• Foster direct client relationships and keep fiduciaries informed throughout matters.

Skills

Client-facing

Organized

Self-directed

Tech-savvy

3+ years of practice

Tools

Clio

AI tools

Job description

The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. (LOBEJ) | Livingston, NJ | (Hybrid / Remote considered)

About the firm

LOBEJ is a growing multi-practice boutique with offices in Livingston, NJ and New York City. We handle estates and trusts, probate and estate administration, business law, employment and civil litigation, bankruptcy, and immigration, and we’ve built a distinctive niche in digital asset and AI legacy planning. We’re adding attorneys who can own matters, work directly with clients, and grow with the firm.

The role

You’ll carry a caseload of probate and estate administration matters, including contested proceedings, from intake through resolution. This is a hands-on, client-facing role: you’ll be the person clients and fiduciaries call, you’ll appear in Surrogate’s Court and Chancery, and you’ll draft, negotiate, and litigate as the matter requires. Depending on your background, you may also take on business, civil, or other litigation work.

What we’re looking for

• Licensed and in good standing in New Jersey and New York (both required)
• Additional admission in Florida, Pennsylvania, or DC is a strong plus
• A track record of working directly with clients: you’re comfortable managing expectations, delivering hard news, and keeping people informed
• Organized, self-directed, and comfortable in a technology-forward practice (we run on Clio and use AI tools daily)
• 3+ years of practice

What we offer

• Health benefits, 401(k), PTO, CLE and bar dues
• Real responsibility and direct client relationships from day one
• A collaborative, non-hierarchical team with a clear path to senior and leadership roles as the firm scales
• Flexibility on location for the right candidate