Tax, Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney; Multi Office

Salary: $230,000 - $400,000 per year

Location: Hackensack, NJ

Posted: September 30 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Open to Multiple Locations...list found at the bottom of this description.

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Our client, a national AmLaw 200 firm
, is seeking a highly skilled Associate Attorney to join its Tax, Trusts & Estates Practice Group
. This role offers the opportunity to advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses on sophisticated estate planning, tax strategy, and trust administration matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Candidate Profile

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission
  in the relevant jurisdiction
  , in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive experience in tax
  , trusts
  , and estates matters
• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is strongly preferred
• Experience counseling clients on estate planning
  , trust and estate administration
  , gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning
  , and related income tax considerations
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills, with proficiency in preparing complex wills
  , trusts
  , and related documents
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong client relationships
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset, high attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate
  , gift
  , and income tax planning strategies
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning instruments
• Assist with probate and trust administration matters, including asset transfers and fiduciary accountings
• Coordinate with financial advisors, accountants, and valuation professionals to implement planning strategies
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex tax and estate issues
• Participate in client meetings and assist in the development of long-term planning strategies

Why Join Us?

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission
  in the relevant jurisdiction
  , in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive experience in tax
  , trusts
  , and estates matters
• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is strongly preferred
• Experience counseling clients on estate planning
  , trust and estate administration
  , gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning
  , and related income tax considerations
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills, with proficiency in preparing complex wills
  , trusts
  , and related documents
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong client relationships
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset, high attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate
  , gift
  , and income tax planning strategies
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning instruments
• Assist with probate and trust administration matters, including asset transfers and fiduciary accountings
• Coordinate with financial advisors, accountants, and valuation professionals to implement planning strategies
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex tax and estate issues
• Participate in client meetings and assist in the development of long-term planning strategies

Why Join Us?