Trusts & Estates Associate — Boutique Firm, Collaborative

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

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.