Estate Administration Attorney — Trusted, Collaborative Team

Accounting Search; 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

Accounting Search is recruiting for a well-established law firm in New York seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney. The role emphasizes estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and related tax matters, with an in-office, collaborative team environment and long-term client relationships.

The candidate should hold a J.D., be admitted to the New York State Bar (or eligible), and have 3+ years of experience in trust and estate planning and administration, with

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• Admission to New York State Bar (or eligibility) required.
• 3+ years of experience in trust and estate planning and administration.
• Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax law.

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, & 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

Client communication

Legal drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Accounting Search is recruiting for a well-established law firm in New York seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney. The role emphasizes estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and related tax matters, with an in-office, collaborative team environment and long-term client relationships.

The candidate should hold a J.D., be admitted to the New York State Bar (or eligible), and have 3+ years of experience in trust and estate planning and administration, with