Energy Jobline ZR
Experienced Associate Attorney - Estate Planning & Elder Law in Watchung
Energy Jobline ZR, Watchung, New Jersey, United States, 07969
Law Firm Associate Attorney
Estate & Elder Law, Watchung, NJ
Are you looking for an amazing workplace to call your "Home"? If so, we invite you to join our team at our firm specializing in estate and elder law.
Our law firm delivers service to clients with over 25 years of experience. We are seeking associate attorneys with 3+ years of Estate Planning & Elder Care work experience to give clients immediate "Peace of Mind" when/if a crisis happens. Applicants must be experienced in one or more of the following various practice elements of estate and elder law: trusts, wills & estates, estate administration and uncontested guardianship matters.
Summary
Support the legal team with drafting planning instruments including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, and beneficiary designations, advise on tax and Medicaid implications and complex asset protection plans including family partnerships and irrevocable trusts; supervise signing ceremonies.
Manage estate and trust administration matters to assist fiduciaries in the administration process, preparation and submission of fiduciary accounts, advise the client on beneficiary relations and asset management/distribution, advise on Estate and Inheritance Tax Returns, interact with financial institutions, and 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 care settings or home care settings.
Engage in litigation related to will and trust contests, guardianship/conservatorship and other issues related to estate and elder law.
Qualifications & Skills
J.D. Degree. Additional licensure or education, such as LLM, MBA, or CPA is desired but not required.
Two or more years of relevant work experience in estate and elder law practice.
Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
Attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
Demonstrated experience with relevant firm software programs such as Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and the firm’s case management system (CLIO).
Ability to anticipate the client’s needs and the firm’s needs to maintain the firm’s reputation, competence, and excellence.
Benefits
Paid time off.
Health insurance including medical, dental, life insurance, EAP, and HSA available after the introductory period of 90 days.
Wellness benefits include an in‑house Exercise Room and a Relaxation/Meditation Room.
A private shower will be available to staff members who wish to exercise onsite.
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Our law firm delivers service to clients with over 25 years of experience. We are seeking associate attorneys with 3+ years of Estate Planning & Elder Care work experience to give clients immediate "Peace of Mind" when/if a crisis happens. Applicants must be experienced in one or more of the following various practice elements of estate and elder law: trusts, wills & estates, estate administration and uncontested guardianship matters.
Summary
Support the legal team with drafting planning instruments including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, and beneficiary designations, advise on tax and Medicaid implications and complex asset protection plans including family partnerships and irrevocable trusts; supervise signing ceremonies.
Manage estate and trust administration matters to assist fiduciaries in the administration process, preparation and submission of fiduciary accounts, advise the client on beneficiary relations and asset management/distribution, advise on Estate and Inheritance Tax Returns, interact with financial institutions, and 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 care settings or home care settings.
Engage in litigation related to will and trust contests, guardianship/conservatorship and other issues related to estate and elder law.
Qualifications & Skills
J.D. Degree. Additional licensure or education, such as LLM, MBA, or CPA is desired but not required.
Two or more years of relevant work experience in estate and elder law practice.
Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
Attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
Demonstrated experience with relevant firm software programs such as Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and the firm’s case management system (CLIO).
Ability to anticipate the client’s needs and the firm’s needs to maintain the firm’s reputation, competence, and excellence.
Benefits
Paid time off.
Health insurance including medical, dental, life insurance, EAP, and HSA available after the introductory period of 90 days.
Wellness benefits include an in‑house Exercise Room and a Relaxation/Meditation Room.
A private shower will be available to staff members who wish to exercise onsite.
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