Estate & Trusts Administration Attorney – In-Office

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; 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 Echelon Software, LLC. is partnering with a well-established law firm to hire an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney in New York.

The role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and related tax issues, with a strong emphasis on building long-term client relationships. The ideal candidate has a J.D., NY Bar admission, 3+ years in trust/estate work, and excellent drafting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to New York State Bar (or eligibility).
• 3+ years of experience 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, probate, Surrogate’s Court filings, and related litigation when necessary.

Skills

Drafting & communication

Client-focused mindset

Deadline management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC. is partnering with a well-established law firm to hire an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney in New York.

The role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and related tax issues, with a strong emphasis on building long-term client relationships. The ideal candidate has a J.D., NY Bar admission, 3+ years in trust/estate work, and excellent drafting and communication skills.