Trust & Estate Associate — High‑Net‑Worth Planning (Buffalo)

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC seeks an experienced Associate to join its sophisticated trust & estate practice group in its Buffalo, NY office. The attorney will advise high-net-worth clients on estate planning, trust administration, probate, and related tax matters, while delivering precise drafting and research support.

The role requires NY admission, a J.D. from an accredited school, and strong client-service skills.

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

Estate planning

Trust administration

Probate

Estate tax

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Teamwork

Education

J.D.

New York Bar admission

Job description

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC seeks an experienced Associate to join its sophisticated trust & estate practice group in its Buffalo, NY office. The attorney will advise high-net-worth clients on estate planning, trust administration, probate, and related tax matters, while delivering precise drafting and research support.

The role requires NY admission, a J.D. from an accredited school, and strong client-service skills.