Estate Administration Attorney — Trust & Estates Pro

Connectly Recruiting; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a well-established law firm’s Trust & Estates Administration Attorney in New York, to join a collaborative team. The role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and related tax matters, with a strong client-facing component and long-term relationship building.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., NY State Bar admission, 3+ years in trust/estate planning and administration, and excellent drafting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to New York State Bar or eligible.
• 3+ years in trust and estate planning and administration.
• Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax law.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on all aspects of 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.
• 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

Legal drafting

Client communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a well-established law firm’s Trust & Estates Administration Attorney in New York, to join a collaborative team. The role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and related tax matters, with a strong client-facing component and long-term relationship building.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., NY State Bar admission, 3+ years in trust/estate planning and administration, and excellent drafting and communication skills.