Trusts, Estates & Fiduciary Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Uniondale (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Hybrid Work Schedule

Complete benefits package

PTO and company paid holidays

Accelerated Career Growth

Job summary

A mid-sized law firm in Uniondale is seeking a Trusts, Estates & Fiduciary Litigation Attorney to represent clients in complex litigation. This role requires 5-8 years of experience in litigation, including depositions and court appearances. Ideal candidates will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the New York State bar. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, hybrid work schedule, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience including taking and/or defending depositions.
• Experience appearing in court and preparing trial submissions.
• Preference for candidates with experience in Surrogate’s Court and Supreme Court.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in trust, estate, fiduciary and related commercial litigation.
• Conduct depositions, draft pleadings and perform legal research.
• Prepare for and participate in trials and hearings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong academic credentials

Legal research

Trial preparation

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Overview

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Job details

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Salary $180,000 - $280,000 per year

About the Company

Our client, a highly-sophisticated, mid-sized firm located on Long Island, is seeking a Trusts, Estates & Fiduciary Litigation Attorney to join their team!

Why join us

• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Complete benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• PTO + Company paid holidays
• Accelerated Career Growth

Job Details

Litigator with experience in trust, estate and fiduciary litigation and commercial litigation. The position is ideal for a motivated attorney who has or wishes to develop a specialty in contested proceedings involving trusts, estates and guardianships including contested probate and administration proceedings, will construction proceedings, accounting proceedings, fiduciary removal proceedings and other sophisticated litigation involving a decedent’s affairs and business dealings.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in trust, estate, fiduciary and related commercial litigation.
• Develop and prosecute cases in Surrogate’s Court and Supreme Court.
• Conduct depositions, draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, and perform legal research.
• Prepare for and participate in trials and hearings; manage occasions for complex proceedings.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the New York State bar.
• 5-8 years of experience including taking and/or defending depositions; appearing in court; drafting pleadings, motions and related submissions; and trial preparation.
• Preference will be given to candidates with meaningful experience litigating cases before both the Surrogate’s Court and the Supreme Court.
• Estate planning and administration knowledge is a plus.

Additional Information

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