What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney - Trusts & Estates - $180k position at We Are Legal Revolution?
🚨 Trusts & Estates Associate | Hackensack, NJ (Hybrid) – Up to $180k
Location/Schedule: Hackensack, NJ (Hybrid)
Base Salary: Up to $180k (plus performance incentives)
Practice: Trusts & Estates – Sophisticated estate planning, probate, trust administration, and contested T&E matters for high-net-worth individuals and families.
What stands out about this opportunity:
- Genuine Partnership Opportunity – The firm offers a clear partner track for the right candidate who demonstrates excellence and client development skills.
- Collaborative Firm with Strong Credentials – Work in a highly regarded practice with Ivy League talent and a reputation for being well-respected by judges across New Jersey.
- Be Part of a Growing, Established Practice – Gain valuable experience working alongside highly regarded judges while contributing to the continued expansion of the firm’s T&E group.
- Take Ownership & Build Client Relationships – Step into substantial existing work, address missed opportunities, and develop your own client relationships with full firm support.
- Excellent Compensation & Supportive Environment – Competitive base up to $180k with performance incentives in a collaborative, attorney-friendly firm that invests in long-term career growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft complex wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and sophisticated estate planning documents.
- Manage probate proceedings, trust administration, and fiduciary accountings.
- Handle contested trusts and estates litigation and tax-related matters.
- Advise high-net-worth clients on estate planning, tax minimization, and succession strategies.
Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):
- JD and active NJ bar (NY a plus).
- 3–8 years of trusts & estates experience with strong drafting and client counseling skills.
No one fits every box perfectly - if you’re a strong Trusts & Estates attorney seeking meaningful work and real growth, let’s talk confidentially.
📩 michanne.vanzyl@wearerevolution.co
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Salary : $140,000 - $180,000