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Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP lists this Trusts & Estates Attorney (Garden City Office) opportunity in village of garden city, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Trusts & Estates Attorney (Garden City Office)
We are seeking an Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our Trusts & Estates practice. The role will primarily focus on estate administration, including Surrogate’s Court proceedings (ex. probate, administration, and accounting) and estate tax matters. The ideal candidate will have experience managing all phases of estate and trust administration while supporting fiduciaries and/or beneficiaries throughout the administration process. Estate planning experience is not required, but preferred.
Responsibilities
Represent beneficiaries, executors, and/or trustees in all phases of estate and trust administration
Participate in client meetings and advise high-net-worth individuals, families, executives, and business owners on estate administration
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on estate administration, fiduciary, and tax issues
Manage Surrogate’s Court calendar and attend Surrogate’s Court proceedings as necessary
Collaborate with attorneys across the Trusts & Estates practice to address complex matters
Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
License to practice law in good standing in New York
5+ years of experience in trusts and estates, with a primary focus on estate administration
Experience reviewing and preparing estate tax returns and familiarity with federal and state estate tax compliance, including representation in audits
Estate planning experience, including the drafting of wills, trusts, and related documents, is preferred
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Experience supervising junior attorneys or paralegals is a plus
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact directly with the Surrogate’s Court, high-net-worth clients, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and counterparties
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $250,000 based on experience. The firm offers a competitive salary based on experience, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, and paid time off.
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship are provided, with potential for partnership consideration.
400 Garden City Plaza, 2nd Floor
Garden City, NY 11530
1407 Broadway, 39th Floor
New York, NY 10018
8151 Peters Road, Suite 3100
Plantation, FL 33324
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