Estate & Tax Planning Associate Attorney (Hybrid)

Aspire Talent Solutions; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions represents a national AmLaw 200 firm seeking an Associate Attorney in its Tax, Trusts & Estates Practice Group to advise high-net-worth individuals and businesses on estate planning, tax strategy, and trust administration across multiple jurisdictions. Candidates should have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active bar admission, 3+ years in tax, trusts and estates, and ideally an LL.M.

in Taxation or Estate Planning.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive experience in tax, trusts, and estates matters
• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning strongly preferred
• Experience counseling clients on estate planning, trust and estate administration, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, and related income tax considerations
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills with proficiency in preparing complex wills, trusts, and related documents
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong client relationships
• Collaborative team player with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate, gift, and income tax planning strategies
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning instruments
• Assist with probate and trust administration matters, including asset transfers and fiduciary accountings
• Coordinate with financial advisors, accountants, and valuation professionals to implement planning strategies
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex tax and estate issues
• Participate in client meetings and assist in developing long-term planning strategies

Skills

Bar admission

Tax

Estates

Trusts

Estate planning

Drafting

Communication

Client relations

Multi-jurisdiction

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions represents a national AmLaw 200 firm seeking an Associate Attorney in its Tax, Trusts & Estates Practice Group to advise high-net-worth individuals and businesses on estate planning, tax strategy, and trust administration across multiple jurisdictions. Candidates should have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active bar admission, 3+ years in tax, trusts and estates, and ideally an LL.M.

in Taxation or Estate Planning.