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About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced attorney to join an established trusts and estates practice with an existing client base and significant responsibility from day one. The role will focus on trusts and estates litigation, representing clients in Surrogate’s Court and Supreme Court litigation matters involving wills, trusts, estates, and fiduciary disputes.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in contested trusts and estates matters, including contested probate and accounting proceedings, discovery and turnover proceedings, construction proceedings, trust disputes, fiduciary misconduct claims, and estate administration disputes.
- Handle all aspects of trusts and estates litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.
- Advise clients on disputes involving estate administration, fiduciary obligations, beneficiary rights, and the interpretation and validity of wills and trusts.
- Manage cases from initial consultation through resolution, including settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial preparation.
- Work closely with clients, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other counsel to develop effective litigation strategies.
- Maintain knowledge of developments in trusts and estates law, probate litigation, and related tax and fiduciary matters to provide thoughtful legal guidance.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in trusts and estates litigation.
- JD degree required with excellent academic credentials.
- Admitted and in good standing in New York State.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong professional judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external clients.
- Proactiveness, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task required.
- Portable book of business a plus, but not required.
Skills
- Trusts and estates litigation
- Legal research
- Drafting pleadings and motions
- Discovery
- Depositions
- Court appearances
- Client advisement
- Case management
- Settlement negotiations
- Mediation
- Trial preparation
- Litigation strategy development
- Communication skills
- Professional judgment
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Independent work
- Multi-tasking
Location
- Battery Park, NYC
- Uniondale, Long Island
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate
Education Level
- JD degree
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000-$175,000
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package
- Collaborative, friendly environment
About the Company
- The Firm is seeking to add an Associate to its Trusts & Estates team.