In-Office Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney

Acloché; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Our client, an established law firm represented by Acloché LLC, seeks an experienced Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney to join their in-office team in New York. The role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and related tax issues, with a commitment to building long-term client relationships.

The attorney will advise on wills, trusts, probate, Medicaid planning, and coordinate with financial professionals to implement comprehensive estate plans.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for admission).
• 3+ years of experience practicing in trust and estate planning and administration.
• Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax law.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused mindset.

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 proceedings and Surrogate’s Court filings.
• Draft, review, and interpret complex estate planning documents and trust agreements.
• Coordinate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to implement comprehensive estate plans.
• Handle guardianship and elder law matters (Medicaid planning and applications).
• Maintain ongoing client relationships and provide exceptional client service.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Elder law

Tax planning

Legal drafting

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Our client, an established law firm represented by Acloché LLC, seeks an experienced Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney to join their in-office team in New York. The role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, elder law, and related tax issues, with a commitment to building long-term client relationships.

The attorney will advise on wills, trusts, probate, Medicaid planning, and coordinate with financial professionals to implement comprehensive estate plans.