Attorney - Trust and Estates

A well-established and highly regarded law firm in New York is seeking a mid-level Trusts & Estates Attorney with at least 8 years of experience to join its growing private client practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated estate planning and estate/trust administration matters for high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held business owners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and implement comprehensive estate plans, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives
• Advise clients on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning strategies
• Handle estate and trust administration, including probate proceedings and fiduciary guidance
• Prepare federal and New York estate tax filings
• Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and family offices
• Participate in client development and relationship management

Qualifications:

• 8-12 years of trusts and estates experience
• Strong drafting skills and experience with complex estate planning structures
• Familiarity with New York probate procedures and Surrogate’s Court practice
• Experience with federal and New York estate and gift tax matters
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Active admission to the New York Bar

Compensation

• Salary range: $170,000-$235,000 annually + performance bonuses
• (Factors that may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.)
• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays annually