Trust and Estates Associate Attorney

Overview

About Xerox Holdings Corporation For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. XIT Staffing, a division of Xerox dedicated to staffing solutions, is committed to collaborating closely with our internal clients to fulfill their staffing needs.

Our Syracuse law firm client has been representing businesses and individuals in Central New York for over 100 years. Offering a diverse variety of practice areas, their office is in the heart of downtown Syracuse near the courthouse, and many places of interest within walking distance.

We're looking for a Trust and Estates Associate Attorney who has 3-5 years estate practice and/or litigation experience to represent clients in legal proceedings, draw up legal documents and advise clients on legal transactions.

This position can work on a hybrid schedule but must be in office 2-3 days per week.

• Represent clients in court
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
• Advise clients on business and legal transactions
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school
• Admission in New York (or ability to waive in) required, additional Admission in Federal preferred
• Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video conferencing platforms.
• Ability to travel as needed
• High level organization skills for prioritizing workload
• Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand, new information rapidly
• Must exhibit conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
• Excellent research skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to manage competing priorities
• Must maintain high standards of performance
• Must have experience with online filing and research sites