Senior Elder Care & Estate Planning Attorney (In-Office, NY)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing Legal Education

Job summary

Unknown Law Firm is seeking an experienced Elder Care and Estate Planning Attorney to join their team in a full-time, in-office capacity in New York. The attorney will handle a broad range of estate planning, trust administration, and elder law matters, collaborating with clients to implement comprehensive plans and long-term relationships.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., NY bar admission (or eligibility), and 3+ years of estate planning experience with strong drafting and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility).
• 3+ years of experience 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

Tax planning

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

New York State Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Unknown Law Firm is seeking an experienced Elder Care and Estate Planning Attorney to join their team in a full-time, in-office capacity in New York. The attorney will handle a broad range of estate planning, trust administration, and elder law matters, collaborating with clients to implement comprehensive plans and long-term relationships.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., NY bar admission (or eligibility), and 3+ years of estate planning experience with strong drafting and analytical skills.