Wills & Estate Planning Associate (Wayne, NJ) — Growing Small Law Firm

Location: Wayne, NJ (on-site)
Practice Area: Wills, Trusts & Estates (planning + administration)
Experience: 1–5+ years
Bar: New Jersey bar admission required

About Us

We’re a growing, client-focused small firm in Wayne, NJ, known for practical counsel, compassion, and results. You’ll get meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and direct client contact from day one.

What You’ll Do

• Counsel clients on estate plans; draft wills, revocable/irrevocable trusts, POAs, living wills/HC proxies
• Handle probate and estate administration matters from intake to close (surrogates’ filings, accountings, asset transfers)
• Prepare simple tax-related filings and coordinate with outside CPAs (inheritance/estate tax awareness a plus)
• Advise on beneficiary designations, titling, and basic asset-protection strategies
• Draft and negotiate trust funding documents; coordinate with financial institutions
• Manage guardianship and special needs planning matters (nice-to-have, not required)
• Appear in Surrogate’s Court/Superior Court as needed; communicate proactively with clients

What We’re Looking For

• NJ-licensed attorney with 1–5+ years in trusts & estates
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail; excellent client bedside manner
• Ability to manage a steady caseload and deadlines with minimal oversight
• Familiarity with probate procedures, trust funding, and basic tax concepts
• Team player who enjoys collaborating with paralegals and support staff

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with elder law/Medicaid planning, guardianships, or business-succession planning
• Comfort with practice tech (document automation, practice management, e-filing)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, PTO, CLE support, bar dues
• Real mentorship, courtroom exposure, and a clear growth path within a supportive team

How to Apply Email your resume, brief cover letter, and 1–2 writing samples (estate docs or a redacted memo)

Subject line: “Estate Planning Associate – [Your Name]”

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Wayne, NJ 07470 (Required)

Work Location: In person