Estate Planning Attorney

Jobot; North Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Trust/Estate Associate Attorney in New Jersey to handle estate planning, trust administration, and fiduciary representation for a sophisticated client base. The role emphasizes client-facing work and collaboration within a supportive, team-oriented firm.

Ideal candidates have a J.D., NJ Bar admission (or NY eligibility), and strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills, with experience in high-net-worth matters and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (or eligibility for admission to NY is a plus).
• Experience in trusts and estates law, including drafting wills and related documents.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and strong commitment to client service.
• Experience with high-net-worth individuals and families is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in estate planning, trust administration, and fiduciary representation.
• Provide client-facing services and develop trusted advisor relationships.
• Work within a collegial culture emphasizing mentorship and professional development.
• Handle a broad range of matters from planning for individuals to complex estate administration.

Skills

Estate planning drafting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Client service

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

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Job details:

Trust/Estate Associate Attorney | Solid Law firm

Salary: $160,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a full-service law firm with a well-established trusts and estates practice serving individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners. The firm advises clients on estate planning, wealth preservation, and the orderly transfer of assets, offering practical and strategic guidance tailored to each client’s personal, financial, and family circumstances.

The New Jersey office works closely with clients on both planning and administration matters, including multigenerational estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related tax considerations. Attorneys collaborate across practice areas to deliver integrated solutions that address estate, tax, corporate, and real estate issues.

Why join us?

Why Work Here:

This company offers a collaborative and supportive environment for attorneys seeking to build or deepen a trusts and estates practice. Attorneys are given meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters for a diverse client base.

Highlights of the role include:

• Engaging, high-quality work involving estate planning, trust administration, and fiduciary representation
• Client-facing opportunities, allowing attorneys to develop trusted advisor relationships
• Collegial culture that emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and professional respect
• Exposure to a broad range of matters, from planning for closely held business owners to complex estate administration
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with an emphasis on long-term career development and work-life sustainability

This role is well suited for an attorney who values both technical excellence and a client-centered approach to legal practice.

Job Details

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (or eligibility for admission to NY is a plus)

Prior experience in trusts and estates law, including experience with some combination of:

• Drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and related estate planning documents
• Estate and trust administration
• Advising fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and family offices
• Estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor and strong commitment to client service
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families is required

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