Trust and Estates Associate Attorney –$160k to $200k – Madison, NJ

Chelsea Search Group • Madison, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Trust and Estates Associate Attorney will work in a dynamic tax practice with significant growth potential and opportunities for client expansion and professional advancement. The position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The attorney will draft sophisticated estate planning documents, develop and implement tax and estate planning strategies with minimal supervision, administer estates, prepare estate tax returns, and work directly with clients and other professionals. The role also involves research on complex and innovative tax matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a law school.
• Admission to practice law in New Jersey.
• At least 3 years of experience in estate planning and estate administration, including drafting sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Experience drafting grantor and non-grantor trusts for completed and incomplete gifts.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• LL.M. in Taxation or candidacy for an LL.M. in Taxation.
• Admission to practice law in New York and/or Florida.

Responsibilities

• Draft sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Develop and implement tax and estate planning strategies and techniques with minimal supervision.
• Administer estates, including direct client contact, preparation of estate tax returns, and tax planning.
• Maintain substantial direct contact with clients and other professionals.
• Conduct research relating to complex and innovative tax matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree