Estate Planning & Probate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

The Simone Law Firm, P.C. | Cinnaminson, NJ | Hybrid

Compensation: Starting from $125,000/year + Monthly & Quarterly Bonuses

Build a long-term career where your experience matters

Are you a talented attorney whose skills are currently being underutilized? We value, recognize, and support our hardworking, dedicated team members. If you want to work at a law firm where your caseload is varied, your day-to-day work is deeply impactful, and you aren’t just a cog in a machine — we are looking for you!

The Simone Law Firm is experiencing an exciting period of growth. We are a tightly knit team where everyone plays a critical role, yet we are large enough to offer the robust financial security and premium benefits you expect. You will enjoy a direct connection with the firm’s owner and daily interaction with a grateful client base. We make a concentrated effort to foster a phenomenal workplace culture, including quarterly team outings (like TopGolf and Phillies games) and group birthday lunches.

We are seeking an Estate Planning and Probate Attorney to join our team in Cinnaminson, NJ. In this role, you will guide individuals and families through estate planning, probate, and estate administration matters, prepare wills, trusts, and related documents, and represent clients in applicable proceedings in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A typical day includes client consultations and leading a team consisting of a paralegal and support staff regarding client needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with skill and experience.

Performance Bonuses

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

• Premium Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance (100% firm-paid)

• Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) (firm-paid)

• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life Insurance options (for employees, spouses, and children)

• Paid time off

• Monthly performance bonus opportunities

• Quarterly performance bonus opportunities

• 100% reimbursement for continuing legal education seminars

• 100% reimbursement for New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bar renewal fees

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday.

• A hybrid work schedule is available, with flexibility for remote work while maintaining a collaborative, in-office environment.

• We value high-quality work and a sustainable work-life balance, without an expectation of routinely working nights or weekends.

How To Apply:

This opportunity is designed for an attorney looking to build a long-term, valued career. If this sounds like the right cultural and professional fit for you, please submit the following:

• Submit a current resume highlighting your litigation experience.

• Submit a brief cover letter explaining why you would be a strong addition to our team and detailing your requested total compensation package.

Job Type : Full-time preferred; slightly reduced hours may be considered.

Compensation:

$125,000 per year to start

Responsibilities:

• Manage Estate Planning, Probate, Estate Administration, Elder Law, and Guardianship matters from beginning to resolution

• Meet directly with clients for consultations and provide strategic legal guidance

• Draft and review Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Guardianship Pleadings, and other estate planning documents

• Handle probate and estate administration matters

• Represent clients in the Chancery Division and Law Division in New Jersey

• Represent clients before the Register of Wills and Orphans' Court in Pennsylvania

• Represent clients in court and before government agencies as required

• Advise clients regarding their legal options and recommended strategies

• Negotiate settlements and assist with the resolution of legal disputes

• Lead and collaborate with paralegals and support staff on client matters

• Maintain compliance with applicable legal standards, court rules, and professional regulations

Qualifications:

• Admission to practice in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania

• Minimum of 4 years of legal experience

• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to build rapport with clients and communicate with confidence and empathy

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy

• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with a legal team

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Experience in elder law and guardianship matters is a plus

• Experience with Estate Planning, Probate, Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts, and Guardianships

• Experience appearing in the New Jersey Chancery Division and Law Division

• Experience with New Jersey Chancery Division or Pennsylvania Register of Wills and Orphans' Court proceedings is a plus

• Contract litigation and/or business law experience is a plus

• Knowledge of Amicus Attorney Case Management Software is a plus, but not required

About Company

We provide representation in the areas of Nursing Home Law, Health Law, Elder Law, Wills and Estates, Homeowners Association Law, Real Estate, Planning & Land Use, Zoning, Corporate, Contract, Business Law, and Collections in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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