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Practice Leader – Trusts and Estates Attorney – New Jersey

Join a boutique law firm specializing in sophisticated estate and tax planning for high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals and families. As the Practice Leader for the Trusts and Estates group, you will guide complex, high-value client engagements and play a pivotal role in mentoring the next generation of attorneys. This is an opportunity to work closely with multigenerational families and business owners, leveraging your expertise in advanced planning strategies within a collaborative, values-driven culture.

Practice Leader – Trusts and Estates Attorney Benefits & Compensation

Competitive base salary with bonus potential, commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
Retirement plan and paid time off
Ongoing professional development and technical training
Supportive, collegial firm culture committed to long-term growth

Practice Leader – Trusts and Estates Attorney Requirements & Qualifications

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active bar admission in New Jersey or New York
Significant experience in sophisticated trust and estate planning
Proven ability to run complex client meetings independently
Advanced drafting expertise in complex trust structures and entity planning
Experience with generation-skipping transfer planning for high-value estates
Ability to review, supervise, and mentor junior attorneys

Practice Leader – Trusts and Estates Attorney Preferred Background & Skills

Experience advising clients with $20–30M+ in net worth
Background in boutique or private client-focused law firms
Interest in long-term practice leadership and mentorship

Practice Leader – Trusts and Estates Attorney Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Lead high-level client meetings with high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals and families
Advise on estate planning, gift planning, and generation-skipping transfer strategies
Design and execute sophisticated wealth transfer plans, including multigenerational and dynasty trusts, SLATs, GRATs, CRATs, QPRTs, and entity structures
Prepare and review advanced estate planning documents and handle related tax filings
Work with appraisers, accountants, and advisors on asset valuation and integrated planning
Supervise, mentor, and develop junior attorneys within the practice

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior attorney seeking to lead complex, meaningful client work and shape the direction of a respected private client law practice.

JOB ID: 170173

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