Legal Partner

Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser, P.C. is seeking a motivated and experienced Junior Partner with a solid book of business, approximately $300,000, to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in tax, estate planning and administration, and small business law. This role requires a proactive individual who can manage a diverse caseload, provide high-quality legal services, and contribute to the growth of our firm.

We offer a competitive and attractive partner formula for compensation, healthcare benefits, and 401(k) plan.

Compensation : $100,000 - $200,000

$100,000 - $200,000

Responsibilities : Tax Law :

Tax Law :

• Provide legal advice on various tax matters, with a focus on income tax issues.
• Work closely with clients to develop tax strategies and ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws.
• Experience in income tax is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Estates & Trusts :

• Handle all aspects of estate planning and administration, including the creation and management of trusts.
• Advise clients on estate tax matters, including implementation of tax strategies to minimize estate tax liabilities.
• Administer estates and trusts, ensuring compliance with legal and tax obligations.

Small Business Law :

• Assist clients with the formation of corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
• Draft and review agreements among business owners, including operating agreements and buy / sell agreements.
• Provide legal support to small businesses during their operation, as well as during purchase and sale transactions.
• Represent businesses in various legal matters, ensuring their interests are protected throughout the business lifecycle.

Litigation Support :

• Oversee and manage corporate and estate-related litigation cases.
• Provide litigation support as needed, although this will be a smaller part of the overall role.
• Coordinate with senior partners to ensure effective representation of clients in court.

Qualifications :

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the NJ State Bar and in good standing.
• A book of business valued at approximately $300,000.
• Strong experience in tax, estate planning and administration, and small business law.
• Ability to manage and grow a diverse caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

About Company

We pride ourselves on being a different kind of law firm and believe that results come from working more intelligently on behalf of our clients.

We strive to deliver results to our clients quickly, to be more responsive to change, and to achieve our clients’ goals.

We focus our resources on bringing a competent, client-based approach to the practice of law.