Associate Elder Law Attorney

Associate Elder Law Attorney Estate & Elder Law • Watchung, NJ We are looking for experienced associate attorneys to provide peace of mind and advocacy to the elderly. Applicants must have three or more years of direct elder law experience. The associate attorney position is a full-time in-office role. The position offers a meaningful career, advancement opportunities, and requires competent third‑party contact, passionate advocacy, problem‑solving, client empathy, document drafting, legal research, accurate billable hour tracking, and the ability to explain the firm’s engagement process and fee schedule. Successful candidates will also attend CLE, networking, and bar association events to strengthen practice knowledge. Summary of Job Duties & Responsibilities Support the managing partner with drafting planning instruments including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, beneficiary designations, and advise on tax and Medicaid implications and complex asset protection plans. Supervise signing ceremonies. Manage estate and trust administration matters to assist fiduciaries in the administration process, prepare and submit fiduciary accounts, advise the client on beneficiary relations and asset management/distribution, advise on estate and inheritance tax returns, interact with financial institutions, other professionals, and 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 or home care settings. Engage in litigation related to will and trust contests, guardianship/conservatorship, and other estate and elder law issues. 40.0 hours per week with an expectation of additional hours as client and firm needs require. Qualifications & Skills J.D. Degree. Additional licensure or education, such as LLM, MBA, or CPA, is helpful but not required. Three or more years of relevant work experience; estate and elder law practice preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate tasks. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) and the firm’s case‑management system (CLIO). Ability to anticipate the client’s and the firm’s needs to maintain the firm’s reputation, competence, and excellence. Benefits Paid time off. Retirement plan and health insurance available after an introductory period. Wellness benefits including an in‑house exercise room and a relaxation room. A private shower on site. A competitive salary commensurate with direct work experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr