Associate Attorney - Trusts & Estates
Qualifications
✔ 2–5 years of experience in tax law, trust, and estate planning
Benefits
⚖ Flexible, Results-Driven Culture – Manage your own time, meet deadlines, and maintain work-life balance with a hybrid schedule
???? Competitive Compensation – Salary aligned with Northern NJ market + discretionary bonus
???? Hybrid & Flexible Work Model – 45-hour workweek with autonomy over your schedule
???? Comprehensive Benefits – 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, and generous PTO
Responsibilities
Estate & Tax Planning – Advise high-net-worth clients on estate planning strategies, including wealth preservation, tax minimization, and trust structuring
Trust & Estate Administration – Handle probate proceedings, estate administration, and fiduciary litigation, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws
Complex Transactions – Draft and negotiate wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents while addressing unique client needs
Client Representation – Provide tailored legal solutions to individuals, families, and business owners, working closely with financial advisors and tax professionals
Litigation Support – Assist in estate and trust disputes, including contested wills, fiduciary duty claims, and tax controversies
Job description
⚖ Trusts & Estates Associate | Hackensack, NJ | Competitive Salary + Bonus
???? Shape Your Career at a Leading NJ Firm with a Clear Path to Partnership
This established firm, serving both NJ and NY markets, is committed to comprehensive client service and professional development. With a progressive, flexible work environment and a strong mentorship culture, this is an opportunity to work alongside top attorneys while maintaining a work-life balance. If you're passionate about mastering your craft, delivering top-tier legal work, and advancing your career, this firm offers the structure and support to help you succeed.
Why Join This Firm?
???? Clear Career Growth – Strong mentorship and professional development with a potential partnership track for high performers.
⚖ Flexible, Results-Driven Culture – Manage your own time, meet deadlines, and maintain work-life balance with a hybrid schedule.
???? Work on High-Impact Matters – Handle sophisticated trusts, estates, and tax matters in both New Jersey and New York.
What You’ll Do
• Estate & Tax Planning – Advise high-net-worth clients on estate planning strategies, including wealth preservation, tax minimization, and trust structuring.
• Trust & Estate Administration – Handle probate proceedings, estate administration, and fiduciary litigation, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
• Complex Transactions – Draft and negotiate wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents while addressing unique client needs.
• Client Representation – Provide tailored legal solutions to individuals, families, and business owners, working closely with financial advisors and tax professionals.
• Litigation Support – Assist in estate and trust disputes, including contested wills, fiduciary duty claims, and tax controversies.
Who You Are
✔ 2–5 years of experience in tax law, trust, and estate planning.
✔ Active NJ law license (NY license preferred).
What’s In It for You?
???? Competitive Compensation – Salary aligned with Northern NJ market + discretionary bonus.
???? Hybrid & Flexible Work Model – 45-hour workweek with autonomy over your schedule.
???? Comprehensive Benefits – 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, and generous PTO.
???? Ready to Take Your Trusts & Estates Career to the Next Level?
• Email michanne.vanzyl@wearerevolution.co for a confidential discussion today!