Estates and Trusts Attorney/Associate (NYC)

Offit Kurman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in New York City is looking for a mid-level Estates and Trusts Attorney to support their private client services. The role requires 4-8 years of experience in trusts and estates law, with strong skills in drafting planning documents and managing client relationships. The salary is expected to be between $170K and $190K, potentially higher for candidates with portable business. Interested applicants should submit resumes to Leigh Novack.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience practicing trusts and estates law.
• Ability to manage day-to-day estate planning needs for individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Support the expanding private client services practice.
• Draft a broad range of estate planning documents.
• Manage client relationships and translate client goals into practical estate plans.

Skills

Experience drafting estate planning documents

Managing client relationships

Advising high-net-worth individuals

Education

Licensed to practice law in New York

Job description

Estates and Trusts Attorney / Associate (NYC)

Offit Kurman is seeking an Estates and Trusts Attorney to join our New York City office to support our expanding private client services practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level attorney looking for a collaborative, entrepreneurial platform with strong cross‑selling opportunities and firm support.

Requirements

• 4–8 years of experience practicing trusts and estates law
• Licensed to practice law in New York

Experience

• Strong experience drafting a broad range of estate planning documents, including wills, revocable trusts, and irrevocable trusts, as well as related ancillary documents (powers of attorney, healthcare directives, etc.)
• Ability to manage day‑to‑day estate planning needs for individuals and families, including straightforward and moderately complex planning engagements
• Comfortable managing client relationships, gathering information, and translating client goals into clear, practical estate plans
• Some experience advising high‑net‑worth individuals and families on advanced planning strategies (e.g., GRATs, SLATs, CRATs) is a plus
• Exposure to estate and trust administration.

Salary expected to be $170K-$190K. Can consider higher if there if there is portable business.

Submit resumes to Leigh Novack.

* Agency submissions: Please contact Leigh prior to sending any candidates. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.