Trusts And Estates Associate Attorney

Job Title: Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney
Job Location: Ithaca, NY

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm in Ithaca, NY, is seeking a Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney to join their team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys while providing comprehensive legal services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses. The role includes a hybrid remote work option and requires regular travel to the firm’s other locations.

Duties:

• Offer legal advice and representation in estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters.
• Draft and review a variety of estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
• Advise clients on strategies to minimize estate taxes and safeguard assets.
• Assist with the administration of estates and trusts, including document preparation, asset distribution, and dispute resolution.
• Stay current on developments in estate planning, tax law, and probate law.
• Collaborate with clients’ financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to develop estate planning strategies.
• Represent clients in probate and trust administration court proceedings, as necessary.
• Build and maintain client relationships through effective communication and understanding of their needs.

Requirements:

• 4-6+ years of experience as a trusts and estates attorney.
• Admission to the New York Bar (or ability to waive in).
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the Bar.
• Proven experience drafting estate planning documents and handling complex estate and trust administration.
• Experience with estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Experience representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in probate court.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new information.
• Professional, cooperative, and positive attitude with a flexible approach to working with diverse personalities.
• Military experience is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the New York State Bar (or eligibility to waive in).

Skills:

• Drafting estate planning documents and trust administration.
• Estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax return preparation.
• Probate court experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of performance.

Job Location:
Ithaca, NY (Hybrid remote opportunity, with regular travel required to other offices).

One of the top 250 law firms in the US, this time-honored law firm was established more than 150 years ago and is comprised of a considerably large team of seasoned attorneys. It has 14 offices in New York and the surrounding regions and provides expert legal counsel on varied and proven practice areas in a multitude of industries. This firm firmly believes in diversity in the workplace and embraces pro-bono and community outreach work. It has received numerous industry honors for its outstanding legal services.