Trusts & Estates Attorney

Alfa AI; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa AI in Manhattan is seeking multiple Attorneys to join a respected mid-size firm, offering high-level estate, tax, and trust work with a collaborative culture.

You will advise high-net-worth individuals and families, manage probate and fiduciary matters, and participate in trust litigation and tax controversy matters, all within a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals on estate planning.
• Experience managing probate, estate administration, fiduciary matters.
• Experience in estate & trust litigation and tax controversies.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals on estate planning strategies.
• Manage probate proceedings and fiduciary matters.
• Support disputes through strategic litigation and negotiation.
• Deliver tailored legal counsel to individuals, families, and business owners.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust & estate administration

Litigation

Client advisory

Job description

Up to $225K Base + Bonus | Big Law Quality of Work | Manhattan (Hybrid)

We are working closely with a Mid-Size firm based in Manhattan who are actively seeking multiple Attorneys to join their ranks as they look to make expansion hires in their Practice.

Here are the headlines:

The Firm

• Respected Mid-Size Manhattan Firm: Join a highly regarded firm of 80+ attorneys across multiple offices, recognized for its exceptional legal work, collaborative culture, and longstanding reputation in the New York market.
• National Multi-Award-Winning Firm: Join a firm who was recently named recipient of 'Best Law Firm', 'Best Place to Work' and work alongside their 'Super Lawyer' Attorneys in their Tier 1 Ranked Departments!
• Mid-Size Heavyweight with High-Quality Work: Work on High Level Matters in a Full-Service Mid-Size environment; with the average billing rate at the firm over $800 per hour!
• High Level Attorney Environment: Work alongside Ex-Big Law Attorneys, T20 Grads and certified Super Lawyers in one of New York's most prominent Mid-Size firms!

The Role

• Estate & Tax Planning: Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning strategies, including wealth preservation, tax-efficient structuring, and complex trust arrangements.
• Trust & Estate Administration: Manage probate proceedings, estate administration, and fiduciary matters while ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Estate & Trust Litigation: Support disputes involving contested wills, fiduciary duty claims, trust contests, and tax controversies through strategic litigation and negotiation.
• Client Advisory & Representation: Deliver tailored legal counsel to individuals, families, and business owners while collaborating closely with financial advisors, accountants, and tax professionals.