Description
Elder Law / Trusts and Estates – Senior 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 prominent Lake Success Law Firm seeking an associate attorney for its growing Elder Law and Estate Planning practice. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, detail-oriented team member with strong communication skills and a desire to grow their practice. Experience with Estate Planning, Administration, and Litigation and is preferred.
Responsibilities will include:
- Counseling clients with regard to estate planning and asset protection;
- Formulating and overseeing execution of Medicaid and estate plans;
- Drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and living wills;
- Estate Administration;
- Trust Administration;
- Court Appearances for Estate and Proceedings;
- Supervising paralegals
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in New York
- 10-15 years of experience
- Experience with various advance directives, trusts, and wills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Salary: $140,000- $175,000
Benefits: 401k, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, PTO, and more
This position is based out of Lake Success, NY