Trusts & Estates Attorney - Estate & Tax Planning

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $165,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated estate, tax, and wealth preservation matters for high net worth individuals, families, and business owners.
• Join a collaborative boutique practice where quality legal work is prioritized over billable hour quotas.
• Established client base with strong referral sources—no book of business required.
• Hybrid schedule with offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Dedicated paralegal and administrative support so you can focus on practicing law.
• Long-term career growth, mentorship, and exposure to complex planning strategies.

Location:

Hybrid opportunity based in New York City with time split between the firm's Manhattan (Wall Street area) and Brooklyn (Clinton Hill/Fort Greene area) offices. Enjoy a flexible schedule with three in-office days each week.

Note:

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in New York and have trusts & estates experience. Estate tax planning experience is strongly preferred and will receive priority consideration.

About Us

We are a growing boutique trusts and estates practice focused on helping individuals, families, business owners, and high net worth clients with sophisticated estate, tax, and wealth preservation planning. Our team values collaboration, exceptional client service, and professional growth while providing attorneys with meaningful, challenging work in a supportive environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise clients on estate planning, estate tax planning, and wealth preservation strategies.
• Draft sophisticated estate planning documents including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related documents.
• Develop customized planning strategies for individuals, families, and business owners.
• Counsel clients through complex planning matters with practical, solution-focused advice.
• Collaborate with accountants, financial advisors, and other professional advisors.
• Participate in client meetings and build long-term trusted relationships.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York Bar license.
• 4+ years of Trusts & Estates experience.
• Estate tax planning experience strongly preferred.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and client counseling skills.
• Experience preparing sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Admission in another jurisdiction or LL.M. in Taxation is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a team that values collaboration over competition and exceptional legal work over billable hour pressure. Our attorneys receive strong administrative support, work directly with sophisticated clients, and have the opportunity to continue developing advanced estate and tax planning expertise while enjoying a flexible hybrid environment and genuine long-term career growth.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance