Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney

Aspire Talent Solutions; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is recruiting an experienced Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney for a well-established law firm in New York. The role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and related tax issues.

In-office, full-time position offering a collaborative environment and long-term client relationships. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in trust and estate practice, NY bar, and strong drafting and advisory skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility.
• 3+ years of experience in trust and estate planning.
• Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax law.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on all aspects of estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• Counsel client’s wealth transfer strategies, charitable giving, and tax planning.
• Administer trusts and estates, including probate proceedings and Surrogate’s Court filings.
• Draft, review, & interpret complex estate planning documents and trust agreements.
• Coordinate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to implement comprehensive estate plans.
• Handle guardianship and elder law matters (Medicaid planning and applications).
• Maintain ongoing client relationships and provide exceptional client service.

Skills

Estate planning

Tax planning

Drafting & reviewing documents

Client service

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Admission to New York State Bar

Job description

Our client is a well-established law firm seeking an experienced Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate planning, trust administration, estate administration, elder law, and related tax issues. This is a full-time, in-office position offering the opportunity to work with a collaborative team and build long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on all aspects of estate planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives


• Counsel client’s wealth transfer strategies, charitable giving, and tax planning


• Administer trusts and estates, including probate proceedings, Surrogate’s Court filings, and related litigation when necessary.


• Draft, review, & interpret complex estate planning documents and trust agreements


• Coordinate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to implement comprehensive estate plans


• Handle guardianship and elder law matters (Medicaid planning and applications)


• Maintain ongoing client relationships and provide exceptional client service

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.


• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for admission)


• 3+ years of experience practicing in trust and estate planning and administration


• Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax law


• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused mindset

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (135K-150K) + bonus


• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off


• Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities