Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney

Connectly Recruiting; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting presents an Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney opportunity in New York. The role emphasizes advising on wills, trusts, and tax planning within estate administration, requiring strong drafting and client-service skills.

This is a full-time, in-office position within a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will have a J.D., NY Bar admission (or eligibility), and at least 3+ years in trust and estate planning with a solid grasp of fiduciary tax laws.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility).
• 3+ years of experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning including 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; handle related litigation when necessary.
• Draft, review, and 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

Trust administration

Client relationships

Legal drafting

Tax knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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