Tax, Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney (Multi Office)

Software Placement Group; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

A national law firm with a highly regarded private client practice seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Tax, Trusts & Estates 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.

The candidate will draft wills and trusts, handle probate, coordinate with financial advisors, and support clients in complex gift and transfer

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.
• 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

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

Legal research

Wills & trusts drafting

Tax planning knowledge

Client relations

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

JD (ABA-accredited)

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Location: Hackensack, NJ (multiple office locations available) | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days/week in-office) | Compensation: $230,000–$400,000

Overview

A national law firm with a highly regarded private client practice is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Tax, Trusts & Estates 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.

What you'll do

• 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

Required 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
• 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

Preferred qualifications

• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is strongly preferred

Compensation and 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

Why this role

Attorneys are entrusted with meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction from day one, with long-term career development support, a collegial environment, and flexibility through a hybrid work schedule.