Trust and Estates Attorney in New York

Date Posted: Monday, April 7, 2025

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Trust & Estates Attorney – New York, NY

Location: New York City

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Attorney to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in complex estate planning, trust and estate administration, and asset protection planning. While a business background is a plus, it is not required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm and work on sophisticated matters with high-net-worth clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on estate planning strategies and asset protection

  • Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other related documents

  • Manage the administration of estates and trusts, including probate and tax matters

  • Provide counsel on estate and gift tax implications and planning opportunities

  • Collaborate with clients and financial professionals to ensure long-term planning goals are met

Qualifications & Skills

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

  • Active member of the New York Bar in good standing

  • 5+ years of experience in trusts and estates law

  • LLM in Taxation or CPA designation required

  • Strong experience with estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax planning

  • Excellent drafting, communication, and client service skills

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Professional growth and development opportunities

  • Collaborative and supportive firm culture

  • Exposure to complex, high-level planning matters

How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your Trusts & Estates career, please send your resume to Kaelan.dea@gogpac.com today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.