Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law Attorney

Orion Placement; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Hackensack, NJ, seeks an attorney with estate planning, probate, estate administration, and elder law experience. This primarily office-based role offers hybrid flexibility and collaboration within a longstanding, client-focused team.

The right candidate is admitted to both New Jersey and New York bars, with at least 2 years of relevant experience and a track record in counseling and drafting complex documents. Solo practitioners with a book of business are welcome.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey and New York bar admissions in good standing.
• 2+ years of exclusive, directly relevant experience in estate planning, probate, estate administration, and/or elder law.
• Strong client counseling, drafting, communication, and case-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with attorneys and support staff.
• Solo practitioners with an established book of business are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Advise individuals and families on estate planning strategies, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related matters.
• Handle probate and estate administration matters from initial consultation through resolution.
• Counsel clients on elder law issues and help families navigate complex planning and administration needs.
• Draft, review, and revise estate planning and related legal documents.
• Manage client relationships and provide clear, practical legal guidance tailored to individual circumstances.
• Represent clients throughout the lifecycle of estate and probate matters while maintaining strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across the firm on matters that may involve multiple areas of law.
• Develop and maintain a strong client base, with meaningful opportunity for business development and practice growth.

Skills

Client counseling

Drafting

Communication

Case management

Attention to detail

Job description

• Join an established, respected legal team with decades of experience serving individuals, families, and businesses.
• Build on your estate planning, probate, estate administration, and elder law experience while working on meaningful matters that directly impact clients and their families.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment with flexibility that can increase based on your experience and level of independence.
• Take on substantial client responsibility and have the opportunity to grow your practice and professional reputation.
• Strong solo practitioners with an established book of business are welcome to bring their experience and client relationships to a collaborative firm environment.

Location

Hackensack, NJ — Hybrid. This is a primarily office-based opportunity, with hybrid flexibility depending on experience

Note

Candidates must be admitted and in good standing in both New Jersey and New York and must have at least 2 years of exclusive, directly relevant experience in estate planning, probate/estate administration, and/or elder law. In-house counsel backgrounds are not a fit. Solo practitioners may be considered if they have an established book of business.

About Us

We are an established full-service law firm with a long history of providing high-quality legal counsel to individuals, families, and businesses. Our attorneys bring deep experience across a broad range of practice areas, while maintaining a client-focused approach and a strong commitment to practical, thoughtful legal representation. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise individuals and families on estate planning strategies, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related matters.
• Handle probate and estate administration matters from initial consultation through resolution.
• Counsel clients on elder law issues and help families navigate complex planning and administration needs.
• Draft, review, and revise estate planning and related legal documents.
• Manage client relationships and provide clear, practical legal guidance tailored to individual circumstances.
• Represent clients throughout the lifecycle of estate and probate matters while maintaining strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across the firm on matters that may involve multiple areas of law.
• Develop and maintain a strong client base, with meaningful opportunity for business development and practice growth.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey and New York bar admissions in good standing.
• 2+ years of exclusive, directly relevant experience in estate planning, probate, estate administration, and/or elder law.
• Strong client counseling, drafting, communication, and case-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating effectively with attorneys and support staff.
• Strong professional judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to client service.
• Solo practitioners with an established book of business are welcome to apply.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to build a long-term practice with a well-established legal team while handling sophisticated, meaningful work for clients and their families. We value professionalism, collaboration, practical legal judgment, and strong client relationships. For the right attorney, this role offers the autonomy to make an impact, the support of an experienced firm, and meaningful room for professional and business development.