Estate Tax Specialist

Job Summary We are recruiting for an Estate Tax Specialist to join a respected legal services environment in Haddonfield, NJ. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a Tax Accountant, CPA, experienced trust and estate tax professional, or Trusts and Estates Paralegal with hands‑on experience preparing and filing estate, gift, fiduciary, and individual tax returns. This role is heavily focused on tax return preparation, not traditional paralegal work. The position supports a high-level Estates and Trusts practice serving high‑net‑worth individuals, estates, and trusts. It is an excellent opportunity for candidates coming from public accounting who want to continue performing complex and meaningful tax work in a more predictable, collaborative, and professional law firm setting. The work environment offers stability, strong internal teamwork, supportive attorneys and professional staff, and an opportunity to build a long‑term career path within the legal industry. Candidates who value detail‑oriented work, client service, confidentiality, and work‑life balance will find this role especially attractive. Key Responsibilities Prepare Federal Estate Tax Returns, including Form 706, as well as NJ and PA estate and inheritance tax returns. Prepare Federal Gift Tax Returns, Form 709, fiduciary income tax returns, individual income tax returns, and related supporting schedules. Maintain financial records and prepare schedules for tax returns, estate administration matters, and Orphans’ Court accountings. Assist with estate and trust administration tasks, including probate petitions, asset collection and valuation, informal settlement agreements, and beneficiary communications. Organize and maintain detailed files for high‑net‑worth clients while tracking deadlines and communicating project status. Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, accountants, banks, investment firms, and clients to gather information and complete tax filings accurately and on time. Compensation and Benefits Base salary: $85,000 to $100,000 per year, based on experience. Direct hire opportunity. In‑office role in Haddonfield, NJ, with potential for one work‑from‑home day per week for the right candidate. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long‑term disability, FSA, and 401(k) with profit‑sharing. Medical plan includes firm‑paid 85% of the employee premium and 100% of the deductible on the high‑deductible plan. Annual discretionary bonus, historically 1% to 3% of salary. Generous PTO including vacation based on years of service, personal days, sick leave, paid holidays, and a floating holiday. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance laws and ordinances applicable to each jurisdiction, including Los Angeles County and California. We also participate in the E‑Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Additional Information The Know Your Rights poster is available. The pay transparency policy is available. For temporary assignments lasting thirteen weeks or longer, we offer major medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and statutory sick pay where required. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services