Trust And Estates Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm located in Bridgewater, NJ is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trust and Estates Associate Attorney. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting wills, trusts, and related documents for a diverse clientele. This role requires handling various aspects of estate and trust administration, including tax filings and the formation of non-profit entities. The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting, writing, and communication skills and be admitted to practice law in New Jersey and New York.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft wills, trusts, and related correspondence for a broad range of clients.
• Manage all aspects of estate administration, including:
  • Preparation of Federal Estate Tax Returns.
  • New Jersey Inheritance Tax Returns.
  • Fiduciary Accountings.
• Form non-profit entities and prepare and file related applications for tax-exempt status.
• Oversee all aspects of Trust Administration, including Fiduciary Accountings.
• Form LLCs, corporations, and partnerships as part of clients’ estate plans.
• Prepare related Operating Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, and Partnership Agreements.
• Draft transfer documents necessary for estate planning.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in complex estate planning, estate administration, and individual and fiduciary taxation.
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Taxation is a plus.
• Bar admission in New Jersey and New York is required.
• Admission to practice in Pennsylvania is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent drafting skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional writing and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in preparing estate and tax-related documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree.
• LL.M. in Taxation (preferred).
• Bar admission in New Jersey and New York (required); Pennsylvania (preferred).

Location:

• Bridgewater, NJ

This mid-sized, full-service firm has some really incredible opportunities for a lawyer who is in or is interested in relocating to New Jersey. Convenient to Manhattan (including a satellite Manhattan office), this firm sets reachable goals for partnership. Furthermore, 1,800 hours gets a $10,000 annual bonus, which for most big-firm attorneys is something they can acheive in their sleep. Their competitive salary is all relative, but there is no question that compared to comparable firms in the region, this is one of the most desirable combinations of lifestyle and salary around. With some notable litigators, and several partners who are quite well regarded within the local bar, the mentoring here is tops.