Estate Planning Attorney - Lead Trusts & Estates

Cullen and Dykman LLP; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullen and Dykman LLP seeks an experienced Associate to join its Trusts & Estates team in Battery Park, NYC, or Uniondale, Long Island. This role offers immediate responsibility within an established practice with a diversified client base.

You will oversee probate and wealth transfer planning, draft wills and related documents, and manage estate administration while advising families. A JD and NY admission are required; LLM in tax is a plus. Salary is $160,000-$190,000 with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in trust and estate planning.
• JD degree with excellent academic credentials.
• Admitted and in good standing in New York State.
• LLM in tax a plus but not required.
• Tax, special needs planning and elder law experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise clients and families on customized estate planning and wealth transfer strategies, probate proceedings and planning of complex estates.
• Draft, review, and oversee estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advanced directives, and related planning tools.
• Manage all aspects of trust and estate administration.
• Manage the client experience from initial consultation through drafting, signing, and follow-up.
• Maintain knowledge of estate planning, tax, and asset protection developments to enable thoughtful legal guidance.

Skills

Experience in trusts & estates

Client advisory

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

LLM in Tax (plus)

Job description

Cullen and Dykman LLP seeks an experienced Associate to join its Trusts & Estates team in Battery Park, NYC, or Uniondale, Long Island. This role offers immediate responsibility within an established practice with a diversified client base.

You will oversee probate and wealth transfer planning, draft wills and related documents, and manage estate administration while advising families. A JD and NY admission are required; LLM in tax is a plus. Salary is $160,000-$190,000 with competitive benefits.