Associate Attorney: Trusts and Estates

Ideal for a 3–5 year associate seeking greater responsibility, direct client work, and a path to building a long-term practice.

Daniels, Porco & Lusardi LLP is seeking a smart, resourceful associate attorney to join our trusts and estates practice and take ownership of meaningful client work. This role is ideal for a lawyer with 3–5 years of experience who wants to move beyond a narrow role and further develop expertise in estate planning while working directly with clients and partners.

We are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy solving practical problems for clients and are eager to take ownership of matters early in their careers. Associates at DPL manage substantive work, communicate directly with clients, and develop professional judgment with support from experienced partners.

For attorneys coming from larger firms, this position offers the opportunity to transition from a supporting role on large matters to owning meaningful client work, developing judgment as an attorney, and building a long-term professional practice.

Responsibilities:

• Manage an independent caseload with partner support as needed
• Draft wills, trusts, and related estate planning documents
• Assist with probate, estate, and trust administration matters
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda and correspondence
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical legal guidance
• Collaborate with partners and staff on strategy and case management

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar and/or Connecticut
• 3–5 years of experience in trusts and estates or a related practice area (real estate, tax, or transactional work helpful)
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Comfortable taking ownership of matters and working independently
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in developing a long-term practice in trusts and estates

About the Firm:

Daniels, Porco & Lusardi LLP is a well-established Hudson Valley law firm serving individuals, businesses, and municipalities. As a small firm, our associates work directly with partners and clients and gain meaningful responsibility early in their careers.

Our goal is to train associates to become long-term members of the firm and to develop their own client relationships and areas of expertise over time.

What We Offer:

• Supportive, collegial, and flexible work environment
• Remote or hybrid work options
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Generous PTO
• Opportunity to build a long-term practice within the firm

To Apply:

• Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample as a single document when the application prompts you to upload your resume. Applications without a writing sample and cover letter will not be considered.