Estate Planning & Trust Administration Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting's client, a well-established law firm in New York, seeks an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney to join the team full-time in-office.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and related tax issues, with 3+ years of experience and NY Bar admission. This role offers opportunities for long-term client relationship building.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for admission)
• 3+ years of experience practicing in trust and estate planning and administration
• 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 a 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

Estate planning

Trust administration

Estate tax law

Drafting & analysis

Client relations

Time management

Communication skills

Juris Doctor

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting's client, a well-established law firm in New York, seeks an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney to join the team full-time in-office.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and related tax issues, with 3+ years of experience and NY Bar admission. This role offers opportunities for long-term client relationship building.