Description:
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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