Attorney - Trusts & Estates

Trust and Estate Associate Opportunity in White Plains, NY – Up to $180K

Legacy Planning for $20M+ Clients in Suburban Excellence:
This NY mid-sized boutique lets associates craft sophisticated trusts for high-net-worth clients averaging $20M-$100M, completing 20+ estate plans last year with 95% client retention.

• Recruiting for a mid-sized NY trust and estate boutique (40 attorneys, Best Lawyers in America-recognized).
• Seeking Trust and Estate Associates with experience in estate plans, wills, trusts, or probate matters.
• Onsite White Plains office (5 days to start, negotiable flexibility; 3-min walk from train station), focusing on NY/Federal tax strategies, drafting, and wealth transfers.
• Build client relationships and grow in Westchester's supportive suburban market with family-friendly perks.
• Compensation
  : $160K-$180K base + adjustments or bonuses based on 1,850 billables.
• Plan Volume
  : 20+ estate plans in 2024, including $25M+ trusts for affluent NY families.
• Collaborative Prestige
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  Work with Ivy League-trained partners in a long-standing supportive culture (35+ attorneys with deep tenure), earning 95% repeat business via judge-respected strategies.
• Pro Bono
  : 25+ hours on charitable trusts and community senior law initiatives for network growth.
• Partner Track
  : 30% elevation in 5-7 years (several associates transitioned to partners), above 25% NY boutique norm.
• Work-Life
  : 1,850 billables/year, onsite preference for client-facing work with suburban life (near kids' sports, family activities).
• Benefits
  : 401k with matching, $10K healthcare plan, life insurance, 10 paid holidays.

• Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives, to meet clients’ objectives.
• Conduct legal research on New York probate laws, tax regulations, and fiduciary duties to support estate administration and planning strategies.
• Assist in probate and trust administration, including preparing petitions, inventories, and accountings for court filings.
• Advise clients on estate and gift tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities and ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
• Prepare and file documents for estate litigation matters, such as will contests or breach of fiduciary duty claims, to represent clients’ interests.

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