Avelino Law is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, age, disability, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
To apply for any position, please email recruiting@avelinolaw.com and include your resume and LinkedIn profile.
LITIGATION ASSOCIATE
3-5 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Avelino Law, LLP is growing! We are in search of a talented litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our team.
Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years of litigation experience (probate litigation a plus, but not required); excellent written and verbal skills, outstanding academic credentials and the ability to handle multiple assignments. Qualified candidates should be able to independently draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents. New Jersey and New York bar admissions are required.
For consideration, email: recruiting@avelinolaw.com
TRUSTS & ESTATES PARALEGAL
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE • 2+ ESTATE PLANNING EXPERIENCE
The candidate will work closely with clients, attorneys, and other paralegals. Responsibilities will include all phases of trust and estate administration, to include the following: marshalling, organizing and analyzing asset information; valuation of assets and strategize allocation to subtrusts; preparation of inventories, asset allocation agreements, asset transfer documents, and Judicial Council forms; researching and drafting grant deeds, trust transfer deeds, and supporting documents; drafting probate pleadings, including fiduciary reports/accountings, Spousal Property petitions, Heggstad petitions, etc.; and assisting with Estate and Gift Tax return preparation. Paralegal Certification from an ABA approved program is required. Should have ability to disseminate information from bank, brokerage and other financial statements. Familiarity with local court rules and procedures is essential. Should be proficient with MS Word, Excel, Office. Experience in trust, estate or probate administration preferred.
To apply email: recruiting@avelinolaw.com
TRUSTS & ESTATES ASSOCIATE
5+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
Immediate opening for a trust and estates attorney with 5+ years’ experience. Qualified candidates should have experience drafting sophisticated estate planning documents for high-net-worth individuals. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, outstanding academic credentials and the ability to handle multiple assignments contemporaneously. LLM preferred, not required. New Jersey and New York bar required.
To apply email: recruiting@avelinolaw.com.