Estate & Trusts Administration Attorney (In-Office, NY)

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

Job summary

Essenti Talent is partnering with a well-established New York law firm to recruit an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney. The role emphasizes estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and related tax matters, functioning in a collaborative, in-office setting.

You will handle wills, trusts, guardianship, probate matters, and coordinate with clients and professionals to manage complex estates while sustaining strong client relationships and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and NY Bar admission.
• 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 clients on all aspects of estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• Counsel wealth transfer strategies, charitable giving, and tax planning.
• Administer trusts and estates, including probate, Surrogate's Court filings, and related litigation when necessary.
• Draft, review, & interpret estate planning documents and trust agreements.
• Coordinate with financial professionals to implement comprehensive plans.
• Handle guardianship and elder law matters (Medicaid planning).
• Maintain ongoing client relationships and provide excellent service.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Tax knowledge

Document drafting

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

New York State Bar admission

Job description

Essenti Talent is partnering with a well-established New York law firm to recruit an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney. The role emphasizes estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and related tax matters, functioning in a collaborative, in-office setting.

You will handle wills, trusts, guardianship, probate matters, and coordinate with clients and professionals to manage complex estates while sustaining strong client relationships and timely delivery.