Private Client Trust & Estates Associate

Day Pitney's Private Client Department (PCD) is seeking an associate with a minimum of 3 years of trusts and estates experience to join our nationally recognized practice in our Parsippany, NJ office.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in high-net-worth trust and estate planning and administration, including knowledge of relevant state and federal tax laws. Experience with domestic estate planning, including succession planning, lifetime giving, estate, inheritance and income taxation issues, and tax-efficient family wealth transfer strategies is preferred.

Day Pitney's Trusts & Estates Practice is nationally recognized for its sophisticated private client work on behalf of high-net-worth individuals, families, and fiduciaries. The practice has received a Band 1 ranking in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide since 2016 and is consistently ranked among the top Trusts & Estates practices by Chambers and Partners and U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms®. The group includes multiple Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), reflecting its depth of expertise and commitment to the highest standards of the profession.

Hybrid Work Environment

Day Pitney recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration. To support both, the firm offers a hybrid work environment that provides attorneys the ability to work remotely two days per week.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in sophisticated trusts and estates matters
• Excellent technical, professional and client service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
• Team-oriented with an emphasis on collaboration
• Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively, and to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs
• Member of New Jersey State bar in good standing (required)

About Day Pitney

Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 330 attorneys in 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, DC. Day Pitney's Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients from individuals to Fortune 500companies. Since 1902, Day Pitney has been working collaboratively and effectively with clients in a wide range of industries, including Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Day Pitney's lawyers provide deep bench knowledge and experience and work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape. For more information on Day Pitney, visit www.daypitney.com. 

Join Us

If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and have a direct impact on the successes of businesses and the lives of people. Day Pitney is the place for you. You will be a key contributor working on sophisticated legal matters alongside recognized leaders in their fields, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals.

All candidate and search firm submissions must be submitted through our online portal.

Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author).

Day Pitney does not accept blind submissions or unsolicited resumes from search firms.

Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base annual salary range for this position is $200,000 to $240,000. The actual salary offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, office location, and other job-related factors.

Attorneys may also be eligible for a discretionary year-end merit bonus in accordance with the Firm's applicable bonus program.

Day Pitney offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the Firm's benefit plans.