Estate & Elder Law Attorney — In-Office, Collaborative Practice

Top Dog 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

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking an experienced Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney for a well-established New York law firm. The ideal candidate will handle estate planning, trust administration, and elder law matters in a full-time, in-office setting.

Qualifications include a J.D., NY bar admission (or eligibility), and 3+ years of relevant experience with strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility).
• 3+ years in trust and estate planning.
• 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 client-focused mindset.

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.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

New York Bar Admission

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking an experienced Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney for a well-established New York law firm. The ideal candidate will handle estate planning, trust administration, and elder law matters in a full-time, in-office setting.

Qualifications include a J.D., NY bar admission (or eligibility), and 3+ years of relevant experience with strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.