Hybrid Tax, Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

Accounting Search; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Accounting Search is representing a national AmLaw 200 firm seeking a Tax, Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney. The hybrid role offers advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, active bar admission, 3+ years of tax, trusts, and estates experience, and a strongly preferred LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning. NJ/Hackensack location is noted.

Qualifications

• J.D. 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.
• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is strongly preferred.
• Experience counseling clients on estate planning, trusts, estate administration, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, and related income tax considerations.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills; experience preparing complex wills, trusts, and related documents.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong client relationships.

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

Legal research

Drafting

Client communications

Estate planning

Taxation

Trusts & estates counseling

Multijurisdiction experience

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning (strongly preferred)

Job description

Accounting Search is representing a national AmLaw 200 firm seeking a Tax, Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney. The hybrid role offers advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, active bar admission, 3+ years of tax, trusts, and estates experience, and a strongly preferred LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning. NJ/Hackensack location is noted.