Dynamic Trusts & Estates Litigator — NYC/LI

Cullen and Dykman LLP; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Cullen and Dykman LLP is seeking an Associate to join its Trusts & Estates team in Battery Park, NYC, or Uniondale, Long Island. The role focuses on trusts and estates litigation with significant responsibility from day one.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of trusts and estates litigation experience, a NY JD, and admission in good standing. You will represent clients in complex matters, manage cases end-to-end, and collaborate with a skilled team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in trusts and estates litigation.
• 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.
• Portable book of business a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in contested trusts and estates matters, incl. probate, accounting, disputes.
• Handle all aspects of trusts and estates litigation, incl. pleadings, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.
• Advise clients on disputes involving estate administration and beneficiary rights.
• Manage cases from initial consultation through resolution, incl. settlements and trial prep.
• Work closely with clients, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other counsel to develop strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of developments in trusts and estates law and fiduciary matters.

Skills

Judgment & problem solving

Communication skills

Independence & multitasking

Professionalism

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Cullen and Dykman LLP is seeking an Associate to join its Trusts & Estates team in Battery Park, NYC, or Uniondale, Long Island. The role focuses on trusts and estates litigation with significant responsibility from day one.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of trusts and estates litigation experience, a NY JD, and admission in good standing. You will represent clients in complex matters, manage cases end-to-end, and collaborate with a skilled team.