Estate Administration Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training, time off, and holidays.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Life insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks an Estate Administration Attorney to handle a diverse caseload across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including estate and trust administration, probate, and guardianship matters. The role involves leading cases, advising executors and trustees, and advocating in contested proceedings.

You'll supervise paralegals, draft petitions, file tax returns, manage electronic court filings, and present strategic arguments in court.

Qualifications

• Active NJ State Bar membership required.
• Dual NJ/PA licensure preferred.
• Experience in estate administration, litigation, or related practice areas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary legal advisor to executors, administrators, trustees, and guardians.
• Supervise estate administration paralegals for document accuracy and deadline compliance.
• Review and approve probate petitions and fiduciary appointment documents.
• Oversee valuation and transfer of estate/trust assets.
• Prepare and file NJ and PA Inheritance Tax returns.
• Draft and file legal documents for probate and guardianship cases.
• Represent clients in court for probate and guardianship hearings.
• Lead trial strategy and document production.
• Manage electronic filings using NJ eCourts and PA court portals.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Professional discretion

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active NJ State Bar membership

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Estate Administration Attorney in Cherry Hill, NJ. The attorney will manage a diverse caseload involving estate and trust administration, probate litigation, and guardianship proceedings across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. They will lead cases, providing strategic guidance to clients while advocating in contested matters.

Duties

• Act as primary legal advisor to executors, administrators, trustees, and guardians.
• Supervise estate administration paralegals for document accuracy and deadline compliance.
• Review and approve probate petitions and fiduciary appointment documents.
• Oversee valuation and transfer of estate/trust assets.
• Prepare and file NJ and PA Inheritance Tax returns.
• Draft and file legal documents for probate and guardianship cases.
• Represent clients in court for probate and guardianship hearings.
• Lead trial strategy and document production.
• Manage electronic filings using NJ eCourts and PA court portals.

Requirements

• Active member of the New Jersey State Bar; dual NJ/PA licensure preferred.
• Experience in estate administration, litigation, or related practice areas preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active NJ State Bar membership.

Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive family dynamics professionally.

Benefits

• Paid training, time off, and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 50% employer-paid premiums.
• Retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
• Life insurance.