Jobs at JKZ LLP

JKZ LLP is accepting applications from attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff with expertise in trusts and estates, trusts and estates litigation, or family law. The firm handles estate planning, trust administration, probate, family law, international estate planning, and tax matters for high-wealth and multinational clients. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing relevant experience.

Provide substantive trusts and estates paralegal support including drafting estate and trust documents, probate pleadings, deeds, and filings; manage case timelines, client intake, asset verification, and court e-filing; conduct factual and legal research; maintain organized files and originals; mentor staff and meet billable hour requirements while supporting attorneys across multiple matters.

Manage complex trusts and estates matters including estate planning, trust formation and administration, probate and fiduciary representation, tax filings (Forms 706/709), contested litigation, client counseling, and courtroom advocacy. Supervise and mentor associates and support staff, oversee caseloads, coordinate with financial professionals, conduct legal research, and meet billable, realization, and origination targets.

Lead and manage complex trusts and estates litigation matters including drafting pleadings, representing clients in court and mediation, supervising associates and staff, conducting legal and financial research, advising clients on strategy, and meeting billable, realization, collections, and origination targets.

Provide substantive trust and estate paralegal support including drafting estate planning and trust administration documents, managing probate and trust timelines, client intake and coordination, factual and legal research, document management, e‑filing, and mentoring junior staff while meeting billable-hour expectations.

Provide trusts and estates legal services including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate pleadings, and tax returns (Forms 706/709); manage matters, supervise staff, advise clients, conduct legal research and financial analysis, appear in probate court and mediate disputes. Meet billable and business development targets and participate in professional development.