Elder Law Attorney

Kosmos; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Elder/Estate Planning Attorney to join their hybrid Private Client team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in trusts and estates, with strong skills in tax planning and client advocacy. This role offers the chance to work with high-net-worth clients and contribute to sophisticated planning strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sophisticated private client matters involving trusts and estates.
• Excellent client service skills and strong technical knowledge.
• Team-oriented with emphasis on collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advise on estate, gift and charitable planning for high-net-worth clients.
• Engage in fiduciary litigation and administration of estates and trusts.

Skills

Trust and estate planning

Tax planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Member of New York State bar in good standing

Job description

National Law Firm has a need for an Elder/Estate Planning Attorney. This is a hybrid position. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in high-net-worth trust and estate planning and administration, including knowledge of relevant state and federal tax laws. Experience with domestic estate planning, including succession planning, lifetime giving, estate and income taxation issues, charitable giving; estate planning for retirement assets; and tax-efficient family wealth transfer strategies is a preferred.

Our Private Client team, one of the largest and most sophisticated in the country, advises on all aspects of estate, gift and charitable planning, closely held businesses, administration of estates and trusts, and fiduciary litigation. Our Private Client lawyers collectively have hundreds of years of experience serving the unique needs of our clients, including individuals and their families, fiduciaries, and a broad range of tax-exempt entities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in sophisticated private client matters involving trusts and estates, including tax and succession planning
• Excellent technical, professional and client service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
• Team-oriented with an emphasis on collaboration
• Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively, and to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs
• Member of New York State bar in good standing (required)