Estate Planning Attorney

RJ-Staffing; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A New Jersey-based legal firm is seeking an Estate/Trust Attorney to advise clients on estate planning and probate matters. The role involves drafting essential documents like wills and trusts, managing wealth transfers, and representing clients in contested issues. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience, and be admitted to practice in New Jersey. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $130,000 depending on experience, and operates Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of Estate/Trust Attorney experience.
• Admitted and in good standing to practice in New Jersey State.
• Ability to prioritize workload and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.
• Manage client wealth transfers and handle probate disputes.
• Ensure plans comply with laws and reflect client goals.
• Identify, collect, and value assets.
• Distribute assets to beneficiaries per the will or laws.
• Represent clients in contested matters.
• Provide ongoing legal representation for disputes.
• Keep detailed records of estate assets and actions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive information

Job description

Shift: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm

Salary: $100,000-$130,000 dependent on experience

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and related estate planning documents.
• Manages a client’s wealth transfer, handles probate and disputes, and protects incapacitated individuals.
• Ensure plans comply with state/federal laws and reflect client goals.
• Identify, collect, and value assets (real estate, financial accounts, personal property).
• Distribute remaining assets to beneficiaries according to the will or state intestacy laws.
• Represent clients in contested matters, including will challenges, trust contests, and fiduciary disputes.
• Provide ongoing legal representation for annual accounting or disputes regarding guardianship.
• Keeping detailed records of estate assets and actions taken.

Requirements

• At least 2+ years of Estate/Trust Attorney experience
• Admitted and in good standing to practice in New Jersey State
• Ability to prioritize workload and handle sensitive information.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.