Estate Litigation Associate
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 120+ attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.
We are seeking an Estate Litigation Associate to support and expand our estate litigation 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 litigation-related work.
About the Role: This position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in estate litigation, or a recent law school graduate who demonstrates exceptional skill, drive, and potential. 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.
- Assist with commercial litigation arising from estate disputes.
- Provide support on Surrogate’s Court filings, litigation preparation, and case management.
- Engage in 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
- Excellent writing and interpersonal
- Interest or experience in alternative dispute resolution is a plus
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $100,000 to $120,000 commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), annual performance reviews and discretionary bonus.
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