Trust & Estates Attorney

LeoForce; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible work-life

Generous PTO

Client base transition

Bar association dues

Professional development

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a seasoned Trust & Estates Attorney in New York with 3-8 years of experience. This full-time role focuses on estate administration, planning, wills, trusts, and probate, offering meaningful opportunities to work on complex, high-profile matters within a collaborative firm environment.

The candidate will manage client matters independently, advise on long-term planning, and collaborate across practices to deliver integrated solutions while maintaining professional standards

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in NY.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in trust and estate law.
• Expertise in estate administration and planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in trust and estate law matters including administration and planning.
• Structure and administer complex trusts.
• Oversee probate, fiduciary accountings, and distributions.
• Advise on business succession and wealth-transfer planning.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Ethical standards

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Details

We are currently seeking a seasoned Trust & Estates Attorney with 3-8 years of experience to join our dynamic legal team. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity that offers a challenging and rewarding role for a driven individual who is passionate about trust and estate law. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice to clients on a range of trust and estate matters, including estate administration, estate planning, wills, trusts, estates, and probate. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who is looking to take the next step in their career, working on complex and high-profile cases within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of trust and estate law, including estate administration, estate planning, wills, trusts, estates, and probate.
• Structure and administer complex trusts, including irrevocable and special needs vehicles.
• Oversee estate and trust administration matters, including probate, fiduciary accountings, and distributions.
• Advise on business succession and wealth-transfer planning for closely held entities.
• Counsel clients on estate, gift, and long-term planning considerations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, managing matters independently and maintaining long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practices to deliver integrated planning solutions.
• Handle trust- and estate-related disputes or contested matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in NY.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in trust and estate law, with a proven track record of success.
• In-depth knowledge of trust and estate law, including estate administration and estate planning.
• Exceptional legal research, analysis, and drafting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to client service and demonstrated ability to provide quality legal advice and representation.

A bit about us

Opportunity to step into a growing practice at well respected mid size, full-service law firm with a strong focus on Trust & Estates. The firm is focused on a positive working culture, outstanding advocacy, and supporting individual professional growth while nurturing long-term relationships with clients and employees.

Why join us

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience, plus significant opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401K with a match
• Flexible work-life
• Generous PTO package - mental health days offered
• Transition of an established client base
• Firm-paid bar association membership dues and professional development support
• Access to advanced legal resources, dedicated support staff structure, and collaboration with seasoned attorneys across multiple practice areas

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