Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; Melville (NY); Sur place; USD 135 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Top Echelon Software, LLC. is seeking an experienced Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney to join a well-established New York law firm. The ideal candidate will focus on estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and related tax issues.

This full-time, in-office role offers collaboration with a team and long-term client relationships, including advising on wills, trusts, and guardianship matters.

Qualifications

• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax law.

Responsabilités

• Advise clients on estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• Counsel on wealth transfer strategies, charitable giving, and tax planning.
• Administer trusts and estates, including probate proceedings and Surrogate's Court filings.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

New York Bar admission

3+ years estate planning

Description du poste

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