Hybrid Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney

Orionplacement; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insuranc

Job summary

Orionplacement seeks an attorney with estate planning, probate, and elder law expertise for a hybrid Hackensack, NJ-based role. The ideal candidate will advise clients, handle probate matters, and draft estate planning documents while growing a client base within a collaborative firm.

The position emphasizes meaningful work for individuals and families and offers flexibility, substantial client responsibility, and opportunities to build a private practice within a respected legal team.

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.

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

Job description

Orionplacement seeks an attorney with estate planning, probate, and elder law expertise for a hybrid Hackensack, NJ-based role. The ideal candidate will advise clients, handle probate matters, and draft estate planning documents while growing a client base within a collaborative firm.

The position emphasizes meaningful work for individuals and families and offers flexibility, substantial client responsibility, and opportunities to build a private practice within a respected legal team.