Job Description
Job Description
Senior Associate Attorney - Estate & Elder Law
Location: Watchung, NJ
Position Type: Full-Time
Overview
A highly experienced boutique firm specializing exclusively in Estate and Elder Law is seeking a motivated Senior Associate Attorney to join their professional team. This role is designed for an advocate who is passionate about providing clients with peace of mind regarding their end-of-life wishes and fiercely advocating for the elderly and vulnerable.
The position offers a meaningful career path with advancement opportunities in an environment that balances professional competence with deep empathy for clients facing death and dying crises.
Summary of Job Duties & Responsibilities
· Estate Planning: Support the managing partner in drafting Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives. Advise on tax implications, Medicaid planning, and complex asset protection strategies (family partnerships/irrevocable trusts). Supervise signing ceremonies.
· Estate & Trust Administration: Assist fiduciaries through the administration process, including the preparation of fiduciary accounts, beneficiary relations, asset management/distribution, and interaction with the Surrogate court. Advise on Estate and Inheritance Tax Returns.
· Elder Law & Medicaid: Advise on Medicaid spend-downs and applications. Defend clients in fair hearings and advocate for those in home care or institutional settings.
· Litigation: Engage in legal contests involving wills, trusts, and guardianships/conservatorships.
· Team Leadership: Supervise paralegals and support staff to ensure efficient practice operations.
· Business Development: Grow a long-term client base through relationship building, networking, and active involvement in county bar associations.
Qualifications & Skills
· Education: J.D. Degree required. Additional licensure or education (LLM, MBA, or CPA) is considered a plus.
· Experience: Two or more years of relevant work experience; specific practice in estate and elder law is required.
· Legal Expertise: Proven experience in one or more areas: planning, administration, guardianship, Medicaid, or related litigation.
· Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex fee schedules and engagement processes to clients.
· Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and case management software (CLIO).
· Attributes: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.
We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.
We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.
We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.
Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.
As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.
Company Description
W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.