Description:
Location: Wayne, NJ (on-site)Practice Area: Wills, Trusts & Estates (planning + administration)
Experience: 1–5+ years
Bar: New Jersey bar admission required
About Us:
We're a growing, client-focused small firm in Wayne, NJ, known for practical counsel, compassion, and results. You'll get meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and direct client contact from day one.
What You'll Do:
- Counsel clients on estate plans; draft wills, revocable/irrevocable trusts, POAs, living wills/HC proxies
- Handle probate and estate administration matters from intake to close (surrogates' filings, accountings, asset transfers)
- Prepare simple tax-related filings and coordinate with outside CPAs (inheritance/estate tax awareness a plus)
- Advise on beneficiary designations, titling, and basic asset-protection strategies
- Draft and negotiate trust funding documents; coordinate with financial institutions
- Manage guardianship and special needs planning matters (nice-to-have, not required)
- Appear in Surrogate's Court/Superior Court as needed; communicate proactively with clients
What We're Looking For:
- NJ-licensed attorney with 1–5+ years in trusts & estates
- Strong drafting skills and attention to detail; excellent client bedside manner
- Ability to manage a steady caseload and deadlines with minimal oversight
- Familiarity with probate procedures, trust funding, and basic tax concepts
- Team player who enjoys collaborating with paralegals and support staff
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with elder law/Medicaid planning, guardianships, or business-succession planning
- Comfort with practice tech (document automation, practice management, e-filing)
What we offer:
- Competitive salary + bonus potential
- Medical, dental, vision, PTO, CLE support, bar dues
- Real mentorship, courtroom exposure, and a clear growth path within a supportive team
Subject line: “Estate Planning Associate – [Your Name]”
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
