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Trust & Estates Senior Associate at Jobot

Buffalo, US
Up to $200,000/ year
Attorney / Lawyer Legal Counsel
Actively hiring

Trust & Estates Senior Associate at Jobot

Jobot
Buffalo, US
Up to $200,000/ year
Attorney / Lawyer Legal Counsel
Jobot
Actively hiring

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Trust & Estates Senior Associate Attorney with path to partnership in collaborative Buffalo, NY law firm

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dana Paulo


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Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year


A bit about us:

Opportunity to step into a growing practice at well respected mid size, full-service law firm with a strong focus on Trust & Estates. The firm is focused on a positive working culture, outstanding advocacy, and supporting individual professional growth while nurturing long-term relationships with clients and employees.


Why join us?
  • Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience, plus significant opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • 401K with a match
  • Flexible work-life
  • Generous PTO package - mental health days offered
  • Transition of an established client base
  • Firm-paid bar association membership dues and professional development support
  • Access to advanced legal resources, dedicated support staff structure, and collaboration with seasoned attorneys across multiple practice areas

Job Details

Job Details:


We are currently seeking a seasoned Trust & Estates Senior Associate to join our dynamic legal team. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity that offers a challenging and rewarding role for a driven individual who is passionate about trust and estate law. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice to clients on a range of trust and estate matters, including estate administration, estate planning, wills, trusts, estates, and probate. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who is looking to take the next step in their career, working on complex and high-profile cases within a supportive and collaborative environment.


Responsibilities:


1. Provide expert legal counsel to clients on all aspects of trust and estate law, including estate administration, estate planning, wills, trusts, estates, and probate.


2. Develop and implement comprehensive estate plans tailored to meet clients' specific needs and objectives.


3. Draft, review, and revise a variety of legal documents, including wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.


4. Represent clients in probate court proceedings and handle all aspects of estate administration.


5. Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development.


6. Collaborate closely with other members of the legal team to ensure the provision of high-quality legal services.


7. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in trust and estate law and advise clients accordingly.


8. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing exceptional client service at all times.


Qualifications:


1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.


2. Admitted to practice law in NY.


3. A minimum of 6 years of experience in trust and estate law, with a proven track record of success.


4. In-depth knowledge of trust and estate law, including estate administration, estate planning, wills, trusts, estates, and probate.


5. Exceptional legal research, analysis, and drafting skills.


6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships and work effectively as part of a team.


7. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively.


8. High level of professionalism and ethical standards.


9. Ability to manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.


10. Strong commitment to client service and demonstrated ability to provide quality legal advice and representation.


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