Estate & Trusts Administration Attorney

Talent Solutions Partners; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing legal education

Job summary

Talent Solutions Partners is assisting a well-established New York law firm seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney. The role emphasizes estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and tax issues, with in-office collaboration and long-term client relationships.

The attorney will advise on wills, trusts, and fiduciary planning, administer probate and guardianship matters, draft complex documents, and coordinate with financial professionals.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligible).
• 3+ years in trust and estate planning and administration.
• Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax law.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on 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 and Surrogate’s Court filings.
• Draft, review, and interpret complex estate planning documents and trust agreements.
• Coordinate with financial advisors and other professionals to implement plans.
• Handle guardianship and elder law matters (Medicaid planning).
• Maintain ongoing client relationships and deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Tax law knowledge

Drafting

Client communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

New York State Bar admission

Job description

Talent Solutions Partners is assisting a well-established New York law firm seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney. The role emphasizes estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and tax issues, with in-office collaboration and long-term client relationships.

The attorney will advise on wills, trusts, and fiduciary planning, administer probate and guardianship matters, draft complex documents, and coordinate with financial professionals.