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Job DescriptionSalary: $140k-$175k Estate Litigation Associate Attorney Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 115+ attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice. We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm and looking to increase its talented ranks of Attorneys by adding an Associate Attorney with 5+ years to join our growing Trust and Estates Department. The Trusts and Estates department manages all aspects of estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation. This is an incredibly unique platform for an associate looking to expand their skill set while growing their own book of business. Successful Candidate A self-starter with a strong work ethic and organizational skills are essential for this position. Must have good oral communication skills and ability to communicate and be personable with clients, court staff, adversaries, witnesses; must be true team player genuinely interested in working in a supportive, collaborative environment. Candidate should have experience in Estate Litigation and Surrogates Court procedures. The focus of this position is to assist this department with respect to estate litigations, in addition, this is a unique opportunity to learn and assist with estate planning matters as well. Although not required, the ideal candidate will already have a small book of business that they are seeking to foster and grow, while developing new skill sets. What you will need to have: • Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school, • Licensed to practice law in New York., • 5+ years T&E planning, administration and/or estate litigation, • Great organization and multitasking skills relating to estate planning tasks., • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and prioritize work tasks in an effective manner., • Collaborative with a can-do attitude balanced with the ability to gracefully communicate with clients., • Comfortable working with all levels of business professionals, including senior management and all colleagues at other departments in a fast-paced environment., • Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook Competitive salary commensurate with experience Salary Range $140k-$175k • Benefits: Medical, Dental 401K, • This position is based out of Lake Success, NY

Job Description Excellent opportunity with a midsize client-centric law firm dedicated to excellence. The firm has several different practice areas and has a headcount of about 85 people altogether. Their Trusts & Estates team in Garden City is growing and are looking to hire an Attorney to their team! The firm has a congenial atmosphere. The folks who are here, they have been here for years. We’re very interested in bringing in new attorneys and paralegals. It’s an open and friendly environment. Role: Attorney Schedule: on site (The nature of the work is very interactive with the clients. Paper-intensive department) Location: Garden City, NY Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 + *Bonuses: discretionary and merit based. Billables: 1800 Experience needed: has worked on "estate tax returns" Job Summary: • Draft estate plan documents such as Wills, Grantor Trusts, revocable and irrevocable trusts, QPRTs. CRUTs/CRATs, and ILITS., • Handle all facets of estate administration including preparing and filing probate and administration petitions, preparing and filing estate tax returns, managing estate accounts, estate distribution, will contests, accountings and miscellaneous proceedings., • Meet and interview clients for estate plans and supervise will executions., • Advise and assist trustees, trust and estate beneficiaries and personal representatives in probate administration, trust administration and disputes in connections with estate and trust administration., • Research complex estate and gift tax issues., • Must be a licensed attorney admitted to practice in New York., • A minimum of 3 years of experience in Trusts & Estates law, with preference for candidates with 3-5 years of experience., • Proven expertise in preparing estate tax returns and handling matters related to estate planning and administration., • Strong knowledge of estate and gift tax laws and regulations., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions., • Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently., • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.