Senior Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney | In-Office

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Bonus

Job summary

Key People is seeking an experienced Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney to join our team in an in-office capacity. The role focuses on comprehensive estate planning, trust administration, and elder law with a collaborative, client-focused approach.

The ideal candidate will handle wills, trusts, probate matters, and Medicaid planning. A NY bar admission or eligibility is required, with 3+ years of relevant experience and strong drafting skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience in trust and estate planning and administration.
• Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax law.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• Counsel client's wealth transfer strategies, charitable giving, and tax planning.
• Administer trusts and estates, including probate proceedings, Surrogate's Court filings, and related litigation when necessary.
• Draft, review, & 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

Tax planning

Legal drafting

Client communication

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Key People is seeking an experienced Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney to join our team in an in-office capacity. The role focuses on comprehensive estate planning, trust administration, and elder law with a collaborative, client-focused approach.

The ideal candidate will handle wills, trusts, probate matters, and Medicaid planning. A NY bar admission or eligibility is required, with 3+ years of relevant experience and strong drafting skills.