Trusts & Estates / Elder Law Associate Attorney

Trusts & Estates / Elder Law 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 seeking a Trusts and Estates/ Elder Law Associate to support and expand our estate planning and elder law practice. This role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and significant client interaction. The associate will work closely with senior attorneys and have the opportunity to develop skills in both planning and litigation-related work. 

About the Role: 

This position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in estate planning, or a recent law school graduate who demonstrates exceptional skill, drive, and potential. The associate will assist with preparing wills, powers of attorney, health care proxies, various trusts, Medicaid applications, and asset protection strategies. This role includes opportunities to observe client meetings, draft documents, and gradually take on more independent responsibilities. 

The associate will also support litigation-related work involving Surrogate's Court matters and estate disputes. This component provides exposure to litigation strategy, court procedures, and case support responsibilities. 

Responsibilities:

•    Shadowing Partner-level attorneys specializing in elder law, special needs planning, estate planning, estate administration, and guardianships.
•    Assist a senior attorney who focuses on estate litigation and related litigation matters.
•    Prepare estate planning documents including wills, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and various trusts.
•    Support Medicaid planning, applications, and asset protection strategies.
•    Assist with matters involving adults and children with disabilities, seniors, and high-net-worth individuals.
•    Provide support on Surrogate's Court filings, litigation preparation, and case management.
•    Engage in both planning and litigation tasks as needed.
•    Take on more independent work as skills develop.

Preferred Location:

•    Lake Success, NY preferred.
•    Willingness to travel to Brooklyn if necessary.

Qualifications: 

•    J.D. from an accredited law school
•    Licensed to practice law in New York
•    Two years of relevant experience preferred, or a newly admitted attorney who demonstrates exceptional potential
•    Familiarity with Medicaid eligibility, trust funding, and planning for individuals with special needs
•    Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to approach legal planning with empathy and clarity
•    Interest or experience in alternative dispute resolution is a plus

Salary Range: 
$100,000 to $120,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits: 

Medical, Dental, 401 (k)