Mid- to Senior-Level Associate Attorney - Trusts amp Estates / Probate Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; East Brunswick Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Hybrid work

Professional development

Bar dues paid

CLE expenses paid

Origination credit 25%

Performance bonus

Career advancement

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in East Brunswick, New Jersey, seeks a mid- to senior-level associate for its Trusts & Estates / Probate Litigation practice. The role involves handling sophisticated matters involving estates, trusts, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and related disputes, with a primary focus on litigation.

The ideal candidate has five or more years of experience, is admitted in New Jersey, and demonstrates strong research, writing, and analytical skills, plus experience with depositions,

Qualifications

• Approximately five or more years of legal experience preferred.
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Ability to manage matters independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Handle will contests and probate disputes.
• Manage trust and estate litigation.
• Address fiduciary-duty and beneficiary disputes.
• Conduct contested accountings and fiduciary proceedings.
• Participate in guardianship proceedings.
• Engage in general equity and Chancery matters.
• Oversee estate and trust administration.
• Provide estate planning and client counseling.
• Potentially handle business, commercial, and civil litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Deposition experience

Court appearances

Independent & collaborative management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

License to practice law in NJ

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid- to senior-level associate attorney to join its Trusts & Estates / Probate Litigation practice in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The role involves substantial responsibility for sophisticated matters involving estates, trusts, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and related disputes. The position is litigation-focused with opportunities for estate and trust administration, estate planning, and client counseling.

Duties

• Handle will contests and probate disputes.
• Manage trust and estate litigation.
• Address fiduciary-duty and beneficiary disputes.
• Conduct contested accountings and fiduciary proceedings.
• Participate in guardianship proceedings.
• Engage in general equity and Chancery matters.
• Oversee estate and trust administration.
• Provide estate planning and client counseling.
• Potentially handle business, commercial, and civil litigation.

Requirements

• Approximately five or more years of legal experience preferred.
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Ability to manage matters independently and collaboratively.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• License to practice law in New Jersey.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong professional judgment and attention to detail.
• Responsiveness to clients and collaborative work style.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off and firm holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Hybrid work opportunities.
• Professional development assistance.
• Attorney registration fees paid by the firm.
• Bar association dues paid by the firm.
• Approved continuing legal education expenses paid by the firm.
• Performance and production bonus opportunities.
• 25% attorney origination compensation on qualifying originated fees.
• Opportunities for long-term advancement within the firm.