2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Uniondale, NY, is seeking a Trusts and Estates Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will represent and counsel fiduciaries and beneficiaries in contested probate, accountings, and various estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation matters. This role also involves working closely with other attorneys and paralegals on uncontested probate, administration, and accountings. Additionally, there is an opportunity to engage in estate planning and draft wills, trusts, and related estate planning documents.

Duties:

• Represent and counsel fiduciaries and beneficiaries in contested probate, accountings, and various estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals on uncontested probate, administration, and accountings.
• Potential involvement in estate planning and the drafting of wills, trusts, and related estate planning documents.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in trusts and estates or commercial litigation, with a particular interest in fiduciary litigation.
• Highly motivated team player with the ability to work independently.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Willingness to learn from colleagues and develop expertise in trusts and estates litigation, negotiation, and administration.
• Effective at handling multiple client matters, prioritizing tasks, and working efficiently.
• Demonstrated initiative, intellectual engagement, resilience, composure, open-mindedness, and dedication.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admittance to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for immediate admission).

Skills:

• Legal research and writing proficiency.
• Litigation and negotiation skills.
• Estate planning knowledge.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits: The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan, including:

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Group term life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Optional term life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Aflac benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Referral bonuses.
• Paid holidays.

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