Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney — Client-Focused Leader

Your Talent Team; 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

Your Talent Team in Melville, NY is recruiting an experienced Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney for a well-established law firm in New York. This full-time, in-office role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and related tax matters, with a collaborative team and opportunities to build long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities include advising on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and Surrogate's Court filings, and coordinating with advisors to

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.

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, 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.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Elder law

Tax planning

Drafting and document review

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

New York State Bar Admission

Job description

Your Talent Team in Melville, NY is recruiting an experienced Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney for a well-established law firm in New York. This full-time, in-office role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and related tax matters, with a collaborative team and opportunities to build long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities include advising on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and Surrogate's Court filings, and coordinating with advisors to