Hybrid Tax, Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

Top Echelon LLC; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Tax, Trusts & Estates Practice Group. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses on sophisticated estate planning, tax strategy, and trust administration across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, active bar admission, 3+ years in tax, trusts, and estates, and ideally an LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an 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 is 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 the 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 the development of long‑term planning strategies.

Skills

Taxation

Estate planning

Trusts and estates

Wills & trusts drafting

Client counseling

Legal research

Communication

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

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

Job description

Top Echelon LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Tax, Trusts & Estates Practice Group. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses on sophisticated estate planning, tax strategy, and trust administration across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, active bar admission, 3+ years in tax, trusts, and estates, and ideally an LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning.