Tax, Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney (Multi Office)

True North Consultants, Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Tax, Trusts & Estates practice, hybrid in nature with substantial in‑office collaboration. The role focuses on sophisticated estate planning, tax strategy, and trust administration for high‑net‑worth individuals and closely held businesses.

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

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 is strongly preferred.
• Experience counseling on estate planning, trust and estate administration, gift and generation-skipping tax planning.
• Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills for wills and trusts.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building abilities.

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, including asset transfers and fiduciary accountings.
• Coordinate with financial advisors and accountants to implement planning strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex tax and estate issues.
• Participate in client meetings and assist in long-term planning development.

Skills

Taxation

Trusts

Estates

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning

Job description

TAX, TRUSTS & ESTATES ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Open to Multiple Locations...list found at the bottom of this description.

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Our client, a national AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a highly skilled Associate Attorney to join its Tax, Trusts & Estates Practice Group. This role offers the opportunity to advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses on sophisticated estate planning, tax strategy, and trust administration matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Candidate Profile

• 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
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset, high attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Key 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

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic private client practice at a Chambers-ranked firm with a strong reputation for excellence. Attorneys are entrusted with meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction from day one, and the firm offers long‑term career development support. This practice revolves around promoting a collegial environment, flexibility through a hybrid work schedule (3 days/week in‑office), and a platform to build a rewarding and impactful practice serving sophisticated clients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $230,000–$400,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for multiple bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; profit sharing; HSA and FSA; generous time off and vacation days; family/dependent care leave; 529 College Savings Plan; and more!

Locations

DE (Wilmington)

FL (Boca Raton, West Palm Beach)

NJ (Hackensack)

NY (New York)

Washington, D.C.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.