Estates Attorney

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced estate attorney to oversee probate and estate administration for deceased clients, claimants, beneficiaries, and distributees. A strong background in probate, estate administration, or Surrogate’s Court proceedings is essential, with openness to professionals from trusts & estates backgrounds.

The role offers growth within a national plaintiff trial firm, with opportunities to lead processes, work with families and fiduciaries, and contribute to settlements and

Qualifications

• Strong legal drafting, researching, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organization and prioritization across multiple estate matters.
• Strong verbal and written communication in legal settings.
• Ability to independently manage multiple estate matters with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle probate and estate administration matters from inception through resolution.
• Prepare, review, and oversee petitions and supporting documents filed in New York Surrogate’s Courts.
• Handle fiduciary appointments and Letters of Administration; attend Surrogate’s Court appearances.
• Advise attorneys on estate issues impacting litigation, settlements, releases, and distributions.
• Assist with estate matters involving personal injury, survival, and wrongful death claims.
• Coordinate with outside estate counsel for matters outside New York.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active New York Bar license

Job description

Experienced Estate Attorney Wanted for Growing National Plaintiff Trial Firm

Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are working with a nationally recognized trial law firm that has built its reputation representing individuals and families in high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death matters.

With offices across the country and a growing New York practice, the firm combines the resources and casework of a national platform with the opportunity for attorneys to make a real impact. Their team handles significant, complex matters and has recovered substantial results for clients and families navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Why join us?

• Take ownership of estate matters within a large, established litigation practice
• Work on sophisticated probate and estate administration matters with direct impact on active cases and settlements
• Traditional estates and probate attorneys are encouraged to apply — prior personal injury experience is not required
• Serve as an internal resource for attorneys across the firm on estate-related issues
• Opportunity to lead and improve processes within an established Estates Department
• Work directly with families, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, attorneys, and outside estate counsel
• Competitive compensation with flexibility depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan and commuter benefits

Job Details

The firm is looking for an experienced attorney to oversee estate-related matters involving deceased clients, claimants, beneficiaries, and distributees.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with a strong background in probate, estate administration, or Surrogate’s Court proceedings who is interested in bringing that expertise into a larger litigation environment.

You do not need to come directly from a personal injury firm. Attorneys coming from a traditional trusts and estates or probate practice will be strongly considered.

Responsibilities will include:

• Handle probate and estate administration matters from inception through resolution
• Prepare, review, and oversee petitions and supporting documents filed in New York Surrogate’s Courts
• Handle fiduciary appointments and Letters of Administration
• Attend Surrogate’s Court appearances throughout New York
• Advise attorneys on estate issues impacting litigation, settlements, releases, and distributions
• Assist with estate matters involving personal injury, survival, and wrongful death claims
• Prepare and review wrongful death compromise petitions and related court submissions
• Work directly with families, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other interested parties
• Coordinate with outside estate counsel for matters involving jurisdictions outside New York
• Research probate, estate administration, fiduciary, and jurisdiction-specific issues
• Monitor estate proceedings through completion
• Serve as the firm’s primary internal resource for estate-related legal questions
• Help oversee the day-to-day operations of the Estates Department and support its legal staff

Plaintiff personal injury or wrongful death experience is a plus, but it is not required.

What We’re Looking For:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active New York Bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of attorney experience involving estates, probate, or estate administration
• Experience with New York Surrogate’s Court proceedings
• Strong understanding of probate, fiduciary appointments, and estate administration
• Excellent legal drafting, research, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple estate matters

If your background is primarily in trusts & estates, probate, or estate administration, we would still love to speak with you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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