Tax And Trusts And Estates Associate Attorney

Job Title: Tax, Trusts, And Estates Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm in Florham Park, NJ is seeking a mid-level associate attorney to join a well-established Tax, Trusts, and Estates Practice Group, which also includes a significant focus on elder law, special needs law, and long-term care planning. The role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in trusts and estates law, and who have experience working with elder and special needs planning.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and guidance in tax, trusts, estates, elder law, and special needs planning.
• Assist in the development and implementation of long-term care plans for clients.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Manage and coordinate probate and estate administration.
• Collaborate with clients and their families to develop tailored estate and care plans.
• Advise clients on tax-efficient strategies for wealth transfer and estate management.
• Stay current on legal developments in elder law, trusts, estates, and tax laws.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in trusts and estates law, with a focus on elder law and long-term care planning.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New Jersey Bar.
• Admission to the New York Bar is a plus.

Skills:

• Expertise in trusts, estates, elder law, and special needs planning.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex legal matters.
• Client-focused approach with excellent negotiation and advisory skills.

Job Location:

• Florham Park, NJ

Founded over a century ago, this law firm has served many of the legal needs that businesses and individuals have. Their areas of practice include appellate, health care, insurance defense, school law, tax planning, intellectual property, products liability defense, construction law, elder law, and more. Their offices are located in New Jersey and New York.