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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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Sarah Rowland-Varner