Trusts and Estates Attorney

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is assisting an established regional law firm in its search for a Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney to join its Hackensack, New Jersey office. This senior-level role handles sophisticated estate planning and administration for high-net-worth clients and collaborates closely with the practice group.

Position offers a base salary of $160,000+ depending on experience, with discretionary year-end bonus and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Trusts & Estates experience
• Active New Jersey and New York bar admissions required
• Florida bar admission preferred but not required
• JD from an accredited law school
• LL.M. preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Manage sophisticated trusts & estates matters including estate planning and administration
• Work with high-net-worth clients on estate planning, tax planning, drafting, and gift and estate tax preparation
• Collaborate with other members of the practice group to serve clients

Skills

Estate planning

Client management

Legal research

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active NJ & NY bar admissions

LL.M. preferred

Job description

LHH is assisting an established regional law firm in its search for a Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney to join its Hackensack, New Jersey office. This is a senior-level opportunity within a collaborative group for an experienced T&E lawyer who can independently manage sophisticated estate planning and administration matters.

The attorney will work with high-net-worth clients on estate planning, estate administration, tax planning, drafting, and gift and estate tax preparation while collaborating closely with other members of the practice.

• No billable-hour requirement
• Lifestyle-oriented firm with an emphasis on sustainable work-life balance
• Strong attorney retention
• Candidates with an established book of business may be considered at the partner level

Candidate Requirements

• At least 7 years of Trusts & Estates experience
• Active New Jersey and New York bar admissions required
• Florida bar admission preferred but not required
• LL.M. preferred but not required
• JD from an accredited law school
• Base salary: $160,000+, depending on experience, qualifications, and portable business, if applicable
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Standard benefits package

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