Senior Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Essenti Talent is representing a well-established law firm seeking an experienced Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney to join their team in-office in New York. The ideal candidate will handle estate planning, trust administration, and elder law matters, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to guide clients through complex fiduciary and tax issues.

You will advise on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives; oversee probate and Surrogate's Court filings; and coordinate

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 3+ years in trust and estate planning/administration.
• Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary tax law.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Estate tax law

Drafting documents

Client relations

Time management

NY Bar admission

Multi-matter management

Education

J.D. degree

New York State Bar admission

Job description

Essenti Talent is representing a well-established law firm seeking an experienced Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney to join their team in-office in New York. The ideal candidate will handle estate planning, trust administration, and elder law matters, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to guide clients through complex fiduciary and tax issues.

You will advise on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives; oversee probate and Surrogate's Court filings; and coordinate