Trust & Estate Associate — High‑Net‑Worth Planning

Dcbar; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC in Buffalo, NY seeks an experienced Associate to join its Trust & Estate practice. The role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, probate, and related federal estate and gift tax matters.

Candidates admitted to NY, with a J.D., strong research and writing skills, and ability to manage multiple matters will fit; salary range is $110,000–$160,000 with potential annual bonus; compensation depends on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in New York State.
• J.D. degree from accredited law school.
• Strong knowledge of estate planning, trust administration, probate, and federal estate and gift tax principles.
• Excellent legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with careful attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills.
• Sound professional judgment and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience working with high-net-worth clients and sophisticated estate planning structures is preferred.

Skills

Admitted NY State

Estate planning knowledge

Legal research & writing

Multi-matter management

Client service skills

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC in Buffalo, NY seeks an experienced Associate to join its Trust & Estate practice. The role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, probate, and related federal estate and gift tax matters.

Candidates admitted to NY, with a J.D., strong research and writing skills, and ability to manage multiple matters will fit; salary range is $110,000–$160,000 with potential annual bonus; compensation depends on experience and location.