Description:
Overview:We are looking for a highly motivated, knowledgeable, and organized attorney capable of independently managing legal matters, advising clients, preparing legal documents, handling court proceedings, and contributing to the continued growth of our firm.
Our practice includes estate planning, trusts, probate and estate administration, estate litigation, personal injury, bankruptcy, foreclosure matters, and real estate transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage estate planning and litigation matters.
- Advise clients regarding estate planning strategies.
- Draft and review revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents.
- Handle probate and estate administration matters.
- Manage Surrogate's Court proceedings and estate litigation.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands, and legal memoranda.
- Conduct legal research and prepare court submissions.
- Attend court appearances, conferences, hearings, and proceedings.
- Communicate directly with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
- Maintain accurate case files and meet all legal deadlines.
- Collaborate with paralegals and support staff.
- Assist with additional practice areas when qualified, including bankruptcy, foreclosure, real estate, and personal injury.
Required Qualifications:
- Active New York State attorney license in good standing.
- Minimum 2.5 years of relevant legal experience.
- Substantial estate planning and litigation experience.
- Experience independently managing legal matters.
- Excellent legal drafting and research skills.
- Experience appearing in New York courts.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent client communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in trusts and estates litigation.
- Surrogate's Court experience.
- Medicaid asset protection planning experience.
- Experience with real estate transactions.
- Familiarity with bankruptcy, foreclosure, or personal injury.
- Experience with Clio or similar legal practice management software.
This position is primarily based in our East Setauket office. A flexible hybrid schedule may be available for highly qualified candidates, depending on experience, performance, and the firm's operational needs.
