Trust & Estate Attorney for Mount Laurel Office

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented Trust and Estate Attorney to join their team in Mount Laurel, NJ. This position offers a unique opportunity for an attorney with 3+ years of experience in estate planning and trust administration to work in a hybrid setting, balancing a dynamic legal career with personal life. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of estate law, taxation, and a passion for building strong client relationships.

Duties:

• Manage both simple and complex estate planning and trust administration matters.
• Draft estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, operating agreements, and shareholder agreements.
• Quantify tax implications related to estate and business succession plans, and oversee estate and trust administration processes.
• Collaborate with clients, accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to move cases forward efficiently.
• Guide federal and state tax laws, estate tax principles, and trust administration procedures.
• Address disputed matters and assist with procedural challenges as needed.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships by offering empathetic, professional advice during emotionally challenging times.
• Report regularly on case progress and develop strategies to grow the firm's client base.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in estate planning and trust administration, with the ability to manage cases from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax laws, and experience quantifying tax impacts in estate planning.
• Experience drafting wills, trusts, and related estate planning documents.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build client relationships and work collaboratively with other professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to clients.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania (required).
• LLM in taxation or currently in the process of obtaining (preferred).

Skills:

• Proficiency in estate planning, tax law, and business succession planning.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential client information.
• Working knowledge of finance, investments, and tax principles.
• Skilled in using MS Office Suite, timekeeping, and case management software.
• Business acumen with the ability to grow and maintain a client base.

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement, with remote work options for part of the week.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Location:

• Mount Laurel, NJ

This role is ideal for an experienced Trust and Estate Attorney seeking a flexible work-life balance while growing professionally within a dynamic legal environment. Join a firm that values client relationships and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of estate planning.

This law firm provides legal representation to clients including large and small businesses, governments, and individuals. The firm's key practice areas include banking and finance, business and tax law, employment and labor law, real estate and land use law, workers' compensation, longshore defense, and related areas. Headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, the firm has a team of over 80 attorneys across offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.