Trust & Estates Litigation Associate

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from litigators

Courtroom exposure

Career growth

Competitive salary

Client interaction

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Trust & Estates Litigation Associate in New York to handle sophisticated fiduciary disputes, gain courtroom experience, and work directly with clients. Join a premier, litigation-focused firm and grow under experienced litigators with hands-on exposure from day one.

Typical duties include drafting pleadings, taking depositions, researching, and appearing in Surrogate's and Supreme Courts, with mentorship and significant growth opportunities in a collaborative firm environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to practice law in New York.
• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience in trusts & estates litigation, probate litigation, fiduciary litigation, or related complex civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle trust and estate litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and prepare litigation strategy analyses.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear before Surrogate's Court and Supreme Court.
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and evidentiary hearings.
• Manage document review and discovery processes.
• Communicate regularly with executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and interested parties.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on complex case development.
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.
• Analyze evidence and develop case strategies for contested matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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Job details:

Step into a high-impact litigation role where you'll handle sophisticated trust and estate disputes, gain meaningful courtroom experience, work directly with clients, and accelerate your growth alongside experienced litigators!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew Crain

Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

A premier litigation-focused law firm is seeking a talented Trust & Estates Litigation Associate to join its growing practice. This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated fiduciary, probate, and inheritance-related disputes, with direct client interaction, substantial litigation responsibility, and hands-on courtroom experience from day one.

Why join us

• Salary: $140k - $200k/year depending on experience
• Meaningful litigation work with substantial client contact
• Opportunity for significant courtroom and deposition experience
• Direct mentorship from experienced litigators
• Exposure to sophisticated trust, estate, and fiduciary disputes
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial law firm environment
• Clear path for professional growth and advancement
• Competitive salary
• Professional development and litigation skill-building opportunities

Job Details

• Handle trust and estate litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and prepare litigation strategy analyses
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear before Surrogate's Court and Supreme Court
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and evidentiary hearings
• Manage document review and discovery processes
• Communicate regularly with executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and interested parties
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on complex case development
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings
• Analyze evidence and develop case strategies for contested matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active admission to practice law in New York
• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Experience in trusts & estates litigation, probate litigation, fiduciary litigation, commercial litigation, or other complex civil litigation preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical capabilities
• Deposition experience preferred
• Courtroom experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple active matters simultaneously
• Strong client communication and relationship management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and professional judgment

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