Attorney | Estate Planning | T&E

Job Description

Job Description

T&E Attorney

An established firm with over 45 years in practice is seeking a Trusts & Estates Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join its Garden City, New York office as a hybrid setting (3 on 2 off). This role will primarily focus on estate and trust administration, Surrogate's Court proceedings, probate, administration, accounting proceedings, fiduciary matters, and estate tax compliance . The position offers direct interaction with high-net-worth individuals, families, executives, business owners, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries, along with opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and partnership consideration.

Offer

Salary range: $180,000-$250,000+, contingent on experience

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Potential for partnership consideration

Qualifications

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing

5+ years of trusts and estates experience with a primary focus on estate administration

Experience managing all phases of estate and trust administration

Experience reviewing and preparing estate tax returns

Familiarity with federal and New York estate tax compliance, including representation in audits

Estate planning experience involving wills, trusts, and related documents is preferred

Strong legal research, analytical, organizational, and matter management skills

Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously

Experience supervising junior attorneys or paralegals is a plus

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interact directly with Surrogate's Court personnel, high-net-worth clients, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and counterparties

Responsibilities

Represent beneficiaries, executors, and trustees throughout all phases of estate and trust administration

Participate in client meetings and advise high-net-worth individuals, families, executives, and business owners on estate administration matters

Manage probate, administration, accounting, and other Surrogate's Court proceedings

Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda addressing estate administration, fiduciary, and tax issues

Review and prepare federal and state estate tax returns and assist with estate tax audits

Maintain the Surrogate's Court calendar and attend court proceedings as needed

Support fiduciaries and beneficiaries throughout the estate and trust administration process

Collaborate with attorneys across the Trusts & Estates practice on sophisticated and complex matters

Supervise junior attorneys and paralegals when appropriate

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/26/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$180000 - $250000 USD per year