Trusts & Estates Attorney

Title: Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney (Flexible Hybrid)

Location: Warren, NJ

Salary: $140,000 - 165,000 - base, based on experience

LAMBARIELLO SMITH & SPEED LLC

We are a dynamic, women-owned and led trusts and estates planning firm with 25+ years of experience dedicated to prioritizing our clients' needs in wills, trusts, estates, and business planning. We pride ourselves on maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships and honoring a strong work-life balance for our team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and independent Trusts and Estates Associate with a positive attitude to focus on transactional work, with a manageable 1680 billable hour requirement. If you're looking to advance your career in a supportive and collaborative environment, please apply! To learn more, visit our website: .

Benefits

• 100% paid health insurance for the employee
• A SEP IRA
• PTO: 15 Days + unlimited flexible sick days + firm-observed holidays
• Quarterly bonuses
• Referral origination
• Firm approved CLEs, 2 bar memberships, and bar registration are 100% paid for

Responsibilities

• Draft trust and estate documents tailored to clients' needs and goals
• Host consultations and client meetings in-person and remotely to execute signatures, answer questions, and conduct business succession planning
• Work alongside financial advisors to ensure plans are in place for clients
• Draft, review, and execute complex estate and business planning documents such as buy/sell agreements, life insurance trusts, GST Trusts, and charitable remainder trusts

Requirements

• A JD Degree and are admitted in NJ
• 3+ years of Trusts and Estates experience
• Experience working with both high-net-worth and business clients
• An ability to explain legal concepts to clients, ensuring they understand their estate plan
• Client relation skills with a strong sense of empathy for client situations

Bonus Experience (Not Required)

• A business planning background
• An LLM degree
• Experience utilizing Wealth Counsel

Lambariello, Smith, & Speed LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, disability status, national origin, or veteran status. This position is located in the firm’s Warren, NJ office. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.