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  • Morgan Legal Group, P.C.
    Attorney
    Attorney
    17 hours ago
    $150000–$165000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    🔷 We’re Hiring: Senior Associate – Estate Litigation and Accounting 📍 Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid/On-Site) 📩 Apply Now to Join Morgan Legal Group, P.C. Morgan Legal Group, P.C. is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Associate Attorney to join our Estate Litigation and Accounting team. If you have a strong background in Surrogate’s Court proceedings, fiduciary accountings, and contested estate matters, and are ready to lead complex cases with confidence, we want to hear from you. 🔹 Key Responsibilities: ⚖️ Represent fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and interested parties in contested probate, estate administration, and trust litigation matters 📑 Draft and respond to petitions, objections, motions, and discovery requests for all phases of Surrogate’s Court litigation 📈 Analyze and prepare fiduciary accountings and respond to objections regarding trust and estate administration 🔍 Conduct in-depth legal research and develop case strategies for will contests, removal proceedings, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and kinship hearings 📞 Attend and manage court appearances, depositions, settlement negotiations, and mediations 🧠 Serve as lead counsel on active litigation matters and manage junior associates and support staff 🛠️ Work closely with forensic accountants, appraisers, and expert witnesses to build and support complex estate and trust cases 📂 Oversee file management, deadline tracking, and compliance with procedural rules 📚 Stay up to date on changes in New York estate law, Surrogate’s Court procedure, and fiduciary standards 🔹 What We’re Looking For: ✔️ 5+ years of experience in estate litigation and fiduciary accounting ✔️ Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing ✔️ Deep understanding of Surrogate’s Court rules, fiduciary obligations, and probate litigation strategy ✔️ Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills ✔️ Strong leadership and case management abilities, including mentoring junior attorneys ✔️ Familiarity with estate litigation software and accounting tools (e.g., Excel-based schedules, court accounting platforms) is a plus At Morgan Legal Group, we’re dedicated to advocating for our clients with integrity, professionalism, and precision. As a Senior Associate in our Albany office, you’ll lead high-stakes matters and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic legal team. 📨 Apply today or message us directly to learn more. #SeniorAssociate #EstateLitigation #FiduciaryAccounting #SurrogatesCourt #TrustAndEstateLaw #AlbanyLawJobs #MorganLegalGroup #NowHiring #NYLitigation #LawFirmCareers #LeadershipOpportunity

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