Trusts & Estates Attorney for New Hyde Park Office

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New Hyde Park, NY, United States

Trusts & Estates Attorney for New Hyde Park Office

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1-12 yrs required

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced and highly skilled Trusts & Estates Attorney to lead its newly established Trusts & Estates Practice Group. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated estate and tax planning matters while contributing to a collaborative and professional legal environment. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of trust administration, tax law, and business succession planning, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional legal services.

Duties

  • Develop and implement comprehensive estate and tax planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families.

  • Draft complex estate planning documents, including wills, powers of attorney, and a variety of trusts (GST Trusts, GRATs, SLATs, and charitable trusts).

  • Provide guidance on income, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax laws.

  • Oversee complex trust and probate administration matters.

  • Advise clients on business succession planning and charitable giving strategies.

  • Conduct legal research and analyze intricate state and federal tax laws.

  • Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders to provide strategic legal counsel.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (.) degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.

  • Active New York law license in good standing.

  • Proven track record with a portable book of business of at least $400,000.

Education

  • . from an accredited law school.

Certifications

  • Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of estate planning and tax law.

  • Proficiency in drafting sophisticated estate planning documents.

  • Strong legal research and analytical skills.

  • Ability to manage complex trust and probate matters.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Client-focused approach with strong problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.

  • Dental, health, and vision insurance.

  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

  • Life insurance coverage.

  • Paid time off and parental leave.

  • Employee discounts.

  • Comprehensive retirement plan.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to take a leadership role in a dynamic law firm while providing top-tier legal services in trusts and estates. If you are seeking a position that fosters professional growth and work-life balance, this role offers a strong foundation for career advancement.

 

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