Probate Attorney (Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Chatham and Albany, NY (Hybrid).
Compensation: $65–$85/hour, depending on experience and availability, plus potential performance bonuses.

Did You Become a Lawyer to Help Families—Not Just Process Files?.

Do you enjoy guiding families through one of the most difficult seasons of their lives with confidence, compassion, and practical advice?.

Are you an experienced New York probate attorney who can independently manage Surrogate's Court matters from start to finish while enjoying the support of an outstanding administrative team?.

Do you want to practice law in a collaborative, supportive environment where your focus is on legal strategy and client relationships—not chasing paperwork or fighting office politics?.

If so, we'd love to meet you.

About Us:
Four Corners Legacy Law is a boutique estate planning and estate administration law firm serving families throughout New York's Capital Region and Northern Hudson Valley. We believe exceptional legal service is about more than preparing documents—it's about helping people navigate life's most important transitions with clarity and peace of mind.

Our culture is built around four core values:

• Competitive Greatness.
• Unimpeachable Character.
• Sincere Candor.
• Always Be Growing.

We have high standards, a collaborative team, and a strict "no jerks" policy. We invest in technology, systems, and people so our attorneys can spend more time practicing law and less time managing administrative details.

About the Role:
This is a part-time Of Counsel position for an experienced New York probate attorney who is ready to hit the ground running. Approximately 8-16 hours per week to start. Flexibility for W-2 or 1099 depending on location and availability. We have an established and growing probate practice with a steady stream of new matters.

You will manage uncontested probate and estate administration matters from initial client consultation through final resolution while being supported by an experienced administrative team. Your responsibilities will include legal analysis, strategy, client counseling, preparation and review of court filings, oversight of support staff, and representation throughout the administration process.

This position requires someone who enjoys working collaboratively with both clients and teammates and who values excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

This isn't a litigation role:
Your primary responsibility will be helping clients through one of the most difficult times in their lives. You'll meet with prospective and existing clients, uncover their concerns, educate them about their options, and empower them to move forward with a strategy that simplifies things for them and winds things up in an efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients to evaluate probate and estate administration matters.
• Analyze legal issues and develop appropriate strategies.
• Handle uncontested probate proceedings, administration proceedings, ancillary probate proceedings, and other Surrogate's Court matters from beginning to end.
• Prepare and review petitions, pleadings, affidavits, accountings, and related court documents.
• Supervise probate legal assistants and paralegals to ensure high-quality work and efficient case progression.
• Collaborate with the estate planning attorneys regarding legal strategy and best practices.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout their matters.
• Ensure matters move efficiently while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and client experience.
• Trust administration experience a plus.

Qualifications.
Required:

• Member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
• Minimum three (3) years of substantial experience independently handling New York probate and estate administration matters.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Probate proceedings.
  • Administration proceedings.
  • Small estate proceedings.
  • Ancillary probate proceedings.
  • Trust administration.
• Ability to independently manage matters with minimal supervision.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive, dependable, and accountable.
• Comfortable learning and using legal technology.

Preferred:

• Estate planning experience.
• Elder law experience.
• Trust administration.
• Estate Tax experience.
• Experience working in a paper-light or technology-driven law practice.

Technology Requirements: You should be proficient in or able to quickly learn.

• Microsoft Office.
• Outlook.
• Adobe Acrobat.
• Microsoft Teams.
• Zoom.
• Google Calendar.
• Zoho CRM or similar CRM software.
• Calendar and scheduling software.
• Other cloud-based legal technology platforms.

Schedule: This is a part-time position.

• Client meetings will generally take place at our Chatham or Albany, New York office 2 days per week.
• Remaining work may be performed remotely.
• Our normal business hours are Monday through Friday.
• Occasional evening or Saturday client meetings are a plus but not required.

Why Join Four Corners Legacy Law?:
We believe great attorneys do their best work when they're supported by great systems and an exceptional team.

You'll have dedicated administrative support, modern technology, collaborative colleagues, and the autonomy to focus on practicing law at a high level. You'll work alongside attorneys who genuinely enjoy sharing ideas, improving systems, and delivering an experience that exceeds clients' expectations.

If you're looking for a place where your experience is valued, your judgment is trusted, and your work makes a meaningful difference for families, we'd love to hear from you.