Estate Litigation Associate - Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Orion Placement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Confidential Employer, a full-service law firm in Lake Success, NY, seeks a litigation attorney with a JD and NY bar to support estate and probate matters. The role offers mentorship, client-facing experience, and increasing responsibilities within a collaborative team.

Join a firm that emphasizes professional growth, meaningful court involvement, flexible hybrid scheduling (4 days onsite, 1 remote), and opportunities across estate planning and civil litigation.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York Bar admission required.
• 2+ years of relevant legal experience preferred; newly admitted attorneys are welcome to apply.
• Experience in estate litigation, probate, trusts, or civil litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior attorneys with estate litigation, contested probate matters, trust disputes, and related civil litigation.
• Support Surrogate's Court proceedings, including petitions, motions, court filings, and case preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with commercial litigation matters arising from estate-related disputes.
• Collaborate with attorneys handling estate planning, estate administration, elder law, and guardianship matters.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and court personnel while helping keep cases moving forward.
• Develop your litigation skills and gradually take ownership of more complex responsibilities.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Communication

Organization

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission NY

Job description

Confidential Employer, a full-service law firm in Lake Success, NY, seeks a litigation attorney with a JD and NY bar to support estate and probate matters. The role offers mentorship, client-facing experience, and increasing responsibilities within a collaborative team.

Join a firm that emphasizes professional growth, meaningful court involvement, flexible hybrid scheduling (4 days onsite, 1 remote), and opportunities across estate planning and civil litigation.