In-Office Estate & Trust Administration Attorney – Collaborative Team

Workforce Recruiter; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Unknown Law Firm in New York is seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney to join a collaborative team and build long-term client relationships. This full-time, in-office role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, and elder law with related tax considerations.

The ideal candidate will handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, and fiduciary tax matters while coordinating with advisors to implement comprehensive plans.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and NY Bar admission or eligibility.
• 3+ years of experience in trust and estate planning and administration.
• Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax law.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and directives.
• Counsel on wealth transfer, charitable giving, and tax planning strategies.
• Administer trusts and estates, probate, Surrogate's Court filings, and related matters.
• Draft, review, and interpret complex estate planning documents and trust agreements.
• Coordinate with financial professionals to implement comprehensive plans.
• Handle guardianship and elder law matters, including Medicaid planning.
• Maintain ongoing client relationships and provide excellent service.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Estate administration

Elder law

Tax planning

Client service

Drafting & review

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Unknown Law Firm in New York is seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney to join a collaborative team and build long-term client relationships. This full-time, in-office role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, and elder law with related tax considerations.

The ideal candidate will handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, and fiduciary tax matters while coordinating with advisors to implement comprehensive plans.