Trust & Estates Associate Attorney (Estate Planning & Probate)

Orion Placement; Moorestown Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Bar dues & CLE

Job summary

Confidential Employer, Moorestown, NJ, is seeking a mid-level Trusts & Estates attorney to counsel clients on comprehensive estate plans and manage trust administration from probate to distribution.

You will collaborate with an experienced legal team, handle document drafting, and advise on wealth preservation and tax strategies while maintaining strong client relationships. Qualified candidates hold NJ and PA bar licenses and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bar licenses.
• 2+ years of Trusts & Estates experience (estate planning, estate administration, probate, or related practice).
• Experience drafting estate planning documents and handling estate administration matters.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Probate litigation or special needs planning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on estate planning, trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and related planning strategies.
• Handle estate and trust administration from initial probate through final distribution.
• Prepare and review estate planning documents and trust administration materials.
• Draft pleadings, petitions, complaints, and other filings related to probate and trust matters.
• Assist with probate, guardianship, conservatorship, and special needs trust proceedings.
• Advise clients regarding wealth preservation, tax planning, and asset protection strategies.
• Communicate with courts, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other professionals.
• Manage an independent caseload while collaborating closely with attorneys and support staff.
• Stay current with developments in trust, estate, probate, and tax law.

Skills

Legal writing

Research

Client communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

• Join a highly respected boutique law firm with decades of success and an outstanding reputation in the community.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with exceptional staff support.
• Build meaningful, long-term client relationships while helping individuals and families protect their legacies.
• Gain exposure to sophisticated estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate, and special needs matters.
• Enjoy strong benefits, annual performance bonuses, firm-paid CLE and bar dues, and a culture that values professional growth.

Location: Moorestown, New Jersey | Primarily on-site in a collaborative office environment with occasional work-from-home flexibility as needed. This role is ideal for attorneys who enjoy client interaction and working closely with an experienced legal team.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania and have at least 2+ years of direct Trusts & Estates experience. Mid-level associates are preferred, although more experienced candidates with strong relevant backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

About Us

We are a well-established boutique law firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional legal services in estate planning, estate and trust administration, elder law, and related practice areas. Our attorneys work collaboratively to provide practical, personalized solutions while delivering an outstanding client experience. Supported by an experienced legal staff, our team is committed to professional excellence, exceptional client service, and long-term career development. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Counsel clients on estate planning, trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and related planning strategies.
• Handle estate and trust administration from initial probate through final distribution.
• Prepare and review estate planning documents and trust administration materials.
• Draft pleadings, petitions, complaints, and other filings related to probate and trust matters.
• Assist with probate, guardianship, conservatorship, and special needs trust proceedings.
• Advise clients regarding wealth preservation, tax planning, and asset protection strategies.
• Communicate with courts, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other professionals.
• Manage an independent caseload while collaborating closely with attorneys and support staff.
• Stay current with developments in trust, estate, probate, and tax law.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bar licenses.
• 2+ years of Trusts & Estates experience (estate planning, estate administration, probate, or related practice).
• Experience drafting estate planning documents and handling estate administration matters.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Probate litigation or special needs planning experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll become part of a close-knit legal team where collaboration, mentorship, and client service truly matter. We provide meaningful work, direct client interaction, strong administrative support, and opportunities to continue developing your practice alongside highly experienced attorneys. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• 401(k) with generous employer match.
• Firm-paid life insurance.
• Firm-paid bar dues and continuing legal education.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Long-term career stability with an established, respected boutique firm.