Estate Planning Attorney

Career Legal; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding flexibility in work hours

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

A reputable law firm in New Jersey is seeking a highly skilled Estate Planning Attorney to join their team. This full-time role offers hybrid flexibility and focuses on estate planning, trust administration, and client relationship management. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and must be admitted to practice law in both New York and New Jersey. The firm values exceptional client service and provides a supportive team environment, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, or related fields.
• Proven ability to self-originate or manage a modest book of business.
• Strong analytical, communication, and client-relations skills.
• Strong analytical and client-relations skills.
• Flexible, independent work style with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and finalize estate planning documents including wills and trusts.
• Provide comprehensive estate and gift tax planning strategies.
• Handle trust and estate administration, including probate duties.
• Counsel clients on estate and wealth transfer planning.
• Develop and nurture client relationships.
• Stay current with evolving estate planning laws.
• Stay current with evolving estate planning laws and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client-relations skills

Self-origination capacity

Ability to work independently

Education

Admission to practice law in New York and New Jersey

New York Bar license

Job description

Salary: Highly competitive base salary plus client origination bonuses

Type: Full Time / Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Estate Planning Attorney licensed to practice in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related legal matters. This role offers exceptional flexibility and the opportunity to balance firm responsibilities with self-origination or a modest book of business, making it perfect for an attorney looking to grow their practice in a supportive environment.

Our client is a well respected law practice, acting for high net worth celebrity clients as well as individual families. They generate a huge amount of Estate Planning matters that are currently being referred out to another law firm. They would like to bring this area in house and therefore seeking the right fit to join the firm ASAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and finalize estate planning documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives
• Provide comprehensive estate and gift tax planning strategies
• Handle trust and estate administration, including probate and fiduciary duties
• Counsel clients on estate, succession, and wealth transfer planning
• Develop and nurture client relationships, including self-origination efforts
• Collaborate with firm colleagues on complex legal matters
• Stay current with evolving estate planning laws and best practices

Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in New York and New Jersey
• 5+ years of experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, or related fields
• Proven ability to self-originate or manage a modest book of business (preferred but not mandatory)
• Strong analytical, communication, and client-relations skills
• Ability to work independently with flexibility and initiative
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service

What We Offer

• Outstanding flexibility in work hours and location
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation package

If you are a talented estate planning attorney seeking a flexible role with the potential to grow your practice, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest.