Attorney – Trusts and Estates
NJ
Legal Services
Full Time Regular
Blue Signal Search
Our client is a prestigious law firm known for its commitment to professionalism and excellence in providing legal services. They specialize in guiding their clients through the complexities of law, with a particular focus on trusts and estates. Their team values integrity, empathy, and dedication to achieving positive outcomes for its clients.
They are currently seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney to join their dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and making a difference in the lives of their clients.
This Role Offers:
Competitive base salary with the potential for performance-based bonuses, matching your expertise. Remote workplace. Robust 401(k) retirement plan, ensuring long-term financial stability. Comprehensive dental, medical, and vision insurance coverage, prioritizing your well-being. Generous paid time off and holidays, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Flexible spending account, empowering you to manage healthcare expenses with ease. Opportunities for parental leave, supporting your family and personal commitments. Bonus pay, recognizing and rewarding your contributions to the team’s success.
Focus:
Provide comprehensive legal counsel and support to clients in matters pertaining to wills, probate, and estate planning. Utilize expertise in estate planning to assist clients in drafting wills, trusts, and navigating probate procedures. Analyze, draft, and negotiate a diverse array of legal documents relevant to estate planning.
Represent clients in court proceedings and negotiate on their behalf. Stay abreast of current NJ State and Federal Laws pertinent to estate planning. Cultivate strong client relationships, offering empathetic advice and reassurance during challenging times. Effectively oversee a caseload of estate planning matters, ensuring compliance with specified monthly billable hour, and collected dollar budget targets. Supervise and delegate legal work to paraprofessionals to ensure their meeting of billable hour and collected dollar budget requirements. Contribute positively to the company’s culture through collaboration and professionalism.
Skill Set:
Possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Admitted to the NJ State Bar, in good standing and accessible to courts. NY preferred but not required. Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing estate planning, with trial experience preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in handling sensitive trusts and estates matters with discretion and integrity. Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and advocacy skills with ability to cultivate strong client relationships and provide empathetic advice. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail and superior written and verbal communication skills. Proven track record of managing and prioritizing a high-volume caseload effectively. Fluent in Spanish (preferred).
To apply for this job please visit www.bluesignal.com.