Job Title: Head of Trusts & Estates Department
Location: Livingston NJ
Salary: Highly competitive base salary plus client origination bonuses
Type: Full Time / Hybrid
About the Role:
We are seeking a sophisticated and motivated Estate Planning Attorney licensed to practice in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related legal matters. This role offers exceptional flexibility and the opportunity to balance firm responsibilities with self-origination or a modest book of business, making it perfect for an attorney looking to grow their practice in a supportive environment.
Our client is a well respected law practice, acting for high net worth celebrity clients as well as individual families. They generate a huge amount of Estate Planning matters that are currently being referred out to another law firm. They would like to bring this in-house and expand this part of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and finalize estate planning documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives
- Provide comprehensive estate and gift tax planning strategies
- Handle trust and estate administration, including probate and fiduciary duties
- Counsel clients on estate, succession, and wealth transfer planning
- Develop and nurture client relationships, including self-origination efforts
- Collaborate with firm colleagues on complex legal matters
- Stay current with evolving estate planning laws and best practices
Qualifications:
- Admission to practice law in New York and New Jersey
- 5+ years of experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, or related fields
- Proven ability to originate clients
- Strong analytical, communication, and client-relations skills
- Ability to work independently with flexibility and initiative
- Commitment to providing exceptional client service
What We Offer:
- Outstanding flexibility in work hours and location
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive compensation package with full benefits package.
If you are a talented estate planning attorney seeking a flexible role with the potential to grow your practice, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest.