Associate Attorney (New York)

Associate Attorney – Estate Litigation & Surrogate’s Court

Morgan Legal Group, P.C.

Location: New York City & Westchester County, New York

Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 annually, based on experience

Position: URGENT HIRE

We Are Hiring

Morgan Legal Group, P.C. is urgently seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Attorney specializing in Estate Litigation and Surrogate’s Court proceedings to join our growing legal team.

The ideal candidate will have litigation experience involving estates, trusts, probate, fiduciary disputes, contested accountings, and proceedings before the New York Surrogate’s Courts. The attorney will handle assigned matters, represent clients in court, develop litigation strategies, draft legal documents, and work closely with partners, senior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.

We are seeking a professional, detail-oriented attorney who can manage cases independently, communicate effectively with clients, and confidently handle litigation responsibilities.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

About Morgan Legal Group

Morgan Legal Group, P.C. is a growing law firm serving clients throughout New York City, Westchester County, and surrounding areas. Our practice includes estate litigation, probate, trusts, elder law, and related legal matters.

We offer attorneys the opportunity to handle meaningful litigation matters, develop courtroom experience, and grow professionally in a collaborative legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle estate litigation and probate matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent clients in New York Surrogate’s Courts and other relevant courts.
• Prepare for and appear at court conferences, hearings, motions, evidentiary proceedings, and trials.
• Draft and review petitions, objections, pleadings, motions, discovery demands, legal memoranda, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Handle contested probate proceedings, will contests, fiduciary disputes, and estate administration disputes.
• Represent beneficiaries, executors, administrators, trustees, and other interested parties in estate-related matters.
• Handle contested accountings, fiduciary misconduct claims, and disputes concerning the administration of estates and trusts.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Manage discovery, subpoenas, depositions, court filings, deadlines, and litigation calendars.
• Review financial records, estate inventories, accountings, and other evidence relevant to litigation.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, court appearances, and case developments.
• Participate in negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions.
• Maintain accurate case files, billing records, and time entries.
• Collaborate with partners, senior attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable court rules, filing requirements, ethical obligations, and Firm procedures.

Practice Areas

The Associate Attorney will primarily handle matters involving:

Estate Litigation & Probate

• Contested probate and administration proceedings.
• Will contests and disputes concerning the validity of wills.
• Estate and trust litigation.
• Surrogate’s Court proceedings under the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act (SCPA).
• Executor, administrator, and trustee disputes.
• Fiduciary misconduct and breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims.
• Contested judicial accountings.
• Beneficiary and distributee disputes.
• Estate administration and distribution disputes.
• Discovery proceedings and objections in estate matters.
• Financial disputes involving estates and trusts.
• Related estate administration and litigation matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor ( J.D. ) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar .
• Prior litigation experience required or strongly preferred.
• Experience with estate litigation, probate, trusts, fiduciary disputes, or Surrogate’s Court proceedings is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with New York Surrogate’s Court practice and the SCPA is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a legal team.
• Willingness and ability to appear in courts throughout New York City, Westchester County, and surrounding areas.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of $130,000–$150,000 , based on experience.
• Health benefit options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Hybrid work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and professional workplace.