Tax, Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney (Multi Office)

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

TAX, TRUSTS & ESTATES ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

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

HYBRID

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.