Estate Administration Attorney

Food Management Search; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is assisting a well-established New York law firm in hiring an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney.

The role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, and related tax matters, in an in-office setting. You will advise on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, and guardianship, coordinating with advisors, while building long-term client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Licensed or eligible to practice in New York.
• 3+ years of trust and estate planning/administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax law.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Client-focused mindset with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on all aspects of estate planning and documents.
• Counsel on wealth transfer, charitable giving, and tax planning.
• Administer trusts and estates, including probate and Surrogate's Court filings.
• Draft, review, and interpret complex estate planning documents.
• Coordinate with financial advisors and other professionals.
• Handle guardianship and elder law matters when needed.
• Maintain ongoing client relationships and service excellence.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Client service

Drafting

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

New York Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Our client is a well-established law firm seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Administration 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 (125K-150K)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off
• Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities