What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trust & Estates Associate position at NORRIS MCLAUGHLIN, P.A.?
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We know talented attorneys have choices, and we work hard to be the place they choose to build their careers. Here, associates do sophisticated work in a genuinely collaborative environment where support is real and growth is intentional. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of matters, develop judgment, and work independently, while still having a strong team behind you.
Our attorneys benefit from a structured mentorship program, full marketing and business development support, professional development and training, and a steady workflow that allows them to focus on practicing law and building their careers. We also believe that culture matters - we invest in regular social events and shared experiences that make work more enjoyable and strengthen real professional relationships. Simply put, we hire good people who treat each other well, and we work hard to maintain a respectful, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
With reasonable, billable expectations and exposure to a wide range of complex client matters, our attorneys build meaningful careers with both professional challenge and genuine support.
About The Role
The New Jersey office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has an opening for a trust and estate associate with at least 5 years of complex estate planning, estate administration and individual and fiduciary taxation experience. The position provides the opportunity to further develop skills and to be an integral part of our Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation group.
Responsibilities:
- Form non-profit entities and prepare and file related applications for tax-exempt status
- Handle all aspects of Trust Administration, including Fiduciary Accountings and associated court filings
- Form LLCs, corporations, and partnerships in connection with clients’ estate plans, prepare related Operating, Shareholder and Partnership Agreements and transfer documents
- Prepare Federal Gift Tax Returns
- Ample opportunity for direct client contact
- Juris Doctorate Degree
- LL.M. in Taxation preferred
- Excellent drafting skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Must be bar admitted in the state of New Jersey with dual admission to New York preferred. Pennsylvania is a plus
Strong Benefits Package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with firm contribution
- PTO and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness and employee assistance programs
Our Commitment to an inclusive environment
At Norris McLaughlin, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their backgrounds, experiences, views, and strengths. Our differences in culture and beliefs enable us to be a better team.
The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sex, gender identity or expression, disability or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual, or because of the liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual or any other characteristic protected by law, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, lay-off, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
Salary : $150,000 - $180,000