Attorney - Trusts & Estates - $230k

We Are Legal Revolution; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Hackensack seeks a Trusts & Estates Associate to work with high-net-worth clients, providing expertise in estate planning and tax strategies while fostering client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary and a clear path to partnership within 8 years.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Mentorship from Experienced Partners

Qualifications

• Experience in managing estate plans for high-net-worth clients.
• Skill in drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
• Understanding of tax-efficient planning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate plans including wills and trusts for clients.
• Advise on estate, gift, and income tax planning.
• Manage probate proceedings and estate administration.

Skills

Estate Planning

Tax Strategies

Client Relationship Management

Job description

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We Are Legal Revolution provided pay range

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

Trusts & Estates Associate | Hackensack, NJ | $180K–$230K

Join a trusted Hackensack firm with a 40+ year legacy of serving high-net-worth clients, known for its Ivy League talent and judge-trusted reputation. This collaborative team offers a prime opportunity to craft sophisticated estate plans near Manhattan’s elite market while advancing your career.

Why You Should Join:

• Sophisticated Client Base – Manage estate plans for high-net-worth individuals, including a recent $5M estate plan for a business owner, ensuring generational wealth preservation.
• Partner Track in 8 Years – Reach partnership in 8 years, with 50% of current partners having advanced within this timeline, thanks to the firm’s lean structure.
• Elite Mentorship – Work alongside Ivy League-educated partners, with 75% of the trusts team having over 20 years of experience, guiding you to excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Draft Estate Plans – Create wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for high-net-worth clients, ensuring tax-efficient wealth transfer.
• Structure Trusts – Design revocable and irrevocable trusts, including special needs trusts, to meet clients’ unique goals.
• Advise on Tax Strategies – Provide counsel on estate, gift, and income tax planning, minimizing tax burdens for clients and their heirs.
• Manage Probate – Oversee probate proceedings and estate administration, resolving disputes and ensuring smooth asset distribution.
• Build Client Relationships – Take over existing client portfolios and expand the firm’s trusts practice by attracting new high-net-worth clients.

What’s In It for You:

• Competitive Pay – Earn $180K–$200K based on your experience, with bonuses and profit-sharing potential.
• Hackensack Hub – Work from a modern office in Hackensack, NJ, just minutes from Manhattan’s elite market.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, vision, dental, 401(k), and PTO to support your well-being.
• Career Advancement – Position yourself for partnership in a firm that values expertise.

Ready to Take the Reins?

For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to [e-mail] and we'll be happy to discuss this position in more detail.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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