Experienced Associate Attorney - Estate Planning & Elder Law

Estate & Elder Law – Watchung, NJ

Are you looking for an amazing workplace to call your "Home"? If so, we invite you to join our team at our firm specializing in estate and elder law.

Law Firm Associate Attorney – Estate & Elder Law, Watchung, NJ. Our law firm delivers service to clients with over 25 years of experience. We are seeking an associate attorney with 3+ years of Estate Planning & Elder Care experience to provide clients with immediate "Peace of Mind" when a crisis happens. Applicants must be experienced in one or more of the following practice areas: trusts, wills & estates, estate administration, and uncontested guardianship matters.

• Support the legal team with drafting planning instruments including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, and beneficiary designations; advise on tax and Medicaid implications and complex asset protection plans including family partnerships and irrevocable trusts; supervise signing ceremonies. Associates have the opportunity for growth in the firm by initiating client engagement through their own relationships.
• Manage estate and trust administration matters to assist fiduciaries in the administration process, prepare and submit fiduciary accounts, advise on beneficiary relations and asset management/distribution, advise on Estate and Inheritance Tax Returns, interact with financial institutions and other professionals, and with the Surrogate Court.
• Advise on Medicaid spend-down and applications with the County Board of Social Services; defend Medicaid clients in fair hearings; advocate for elderly clients in institutional care settings or home care settings.
• Engage in litigation related to will and trust contests, guardianship/conservatorship and other issues related to estate and elder law.

The associate attorney position is a full-time in-office role. Associates perform a wide variety of functions and work closely with paralegals to support the firm s Estate & Elder Law practice. The position requires competent third-party contact, passionate advocacy, problem-solving, empathetic client contact, drafting of documents, correspondence and pleadings, legal research and writing, accurate billable hour tracking, and the ability to explain the firm s engagement process and fee schedule to clients.

Interpersonal skills are required to develop long-term client relationships and referrals. Attend CLE as required to strengthen knowledge in the practice areas, participate in networking events, and engage with county bar association events.

• J.D. degree. Additional licensure or education, such as LL.M., MBA, or CPA is desired but not required.
• Two or more years of relevant work experience; estate and elder law practice preferred.
• Excellent communication skills — both oral and written.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Demonstrated experience with firm software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and the firm s case management system (Clio).
• Ability to anticipate client needs and firm needs to maintain the firm s reputation, competence and excellence.

Paid time off. Health insurance including medical, dental, life insurance, EAP, and HSA available after the introductory period of 90 days. Wellness benefits include an in-house Exercise Room and a Relaxation/Meditation Room. A private shower will be available to staff members who wish to exercise onsite.

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