Estate Planning Attorney
5 days ago
Clifton
Pay: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Lead and grow an expanding estate planning practice with real ownership and visibility., • Work directly with clients in a trusted advisory role, helping families protect their assets and plan for the future., • Join a well-established law firm with a strong reputation, major client volume, and a highly collaborative team., • Enjoy a hybrid schedule, strong benefits, performance-based bonus opportunity, and a culture that values work-life balance., • Step into a role with meaningful leadership potential, including mentoring, process improvement, and practice development. Location: This is a full-time hybrid position based in Clifton, New Jersey, with a convenient office location near major highways and flexibility for qualified candidates who can reliably commute to the office. Note: Candidates must be actively licensed in New Jersey and have 2+ years of estate planning experience, including drafting estate planning documents and conducting client consultations. New York admission and WealthCounsel experience are strong pluses. About Us We are a well-established, growing law firm with a strong reputation for client-centered legal service, practical guidance, and exceptional responsiveness. Our attorneys take pride in being accessible, compassionate, and highly prepared, while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork, professional growth, and a healthy balance between work and life. Confidential Employer. Job Description • Lead client consultations and advise individuals and families on customized estate planning strategies., • Draft, review, and oversee estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and related planning tools., • Manage the client experience from initial consultation through drafting, signing, and follow-up., • Help strengthen and systemize the estate planning practice through improved workflows, SOPs, and service delivery., • Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and leadership to ensure efficient, high-quality legal work., • Partner with the firm’s marketing and leadership teams to support practice growth, client education, and seminar-based business development., • Mentor and support junior attorneys and staff as the estate planning department continues to expand., • Stay current on estate planning, tax, elder law, and asset protection developments to provide thoughtful legal guidance. Qualifications • J.D. from an accredited law school., • Active New Jersey Bar admission required., • 2+ years of focused estate planning experience., • Strong drafting experience with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents., • Experience conducting client consultations and explaining complex legal concepts clearly., • Strong communication, organization, and client service skills., • New York Bar admission is a plus., • WealthCounsel experience is a plus., • Must be able to commute to the Clifton, NJ office as needed for a hybrid schedule. Why You Will Love Working Here • You will join a respected, growth-oriented firm with a strong client base and a clear commitment to high-quality service., • You will have the chance to lead, build, and improve an estate planning practice rather than simply manage files., • You will work with a collaborative team that values responsiveness, professionalism, and practical solutions., • You will have meaningful advancement potential as the department grows., • You will be supported by a firm that values both excellent legal work and sustainable work-life balance. JPC-1088 Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance