Trust & Estates Litigation Associate

Step into a high-impact litigation role where you'll handle sophisticated trust and estate disputes, gain meaningful courtroom experience, work directly with clients, and accelerate your growth alongside experienced litigators!

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Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

A premier litigation-focused law firm is seeking a talented Trust & Estates Litigation Associate to join its growing practice. This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated fiduciary, probate, and inheritance-related disputes, with direct client interaction, substantial litigation responsibility, and hands-on courtroom experience from day one.

Why join us?

Salary: $140k - $200k/year depending on experience
Meaningful litigation work with substantial client contact
Opportunity for significant courtroom and deposition experience
Direct mentorship from experienced litigators
Exposure to sophisticated trust, estate, and fiduciary disputes
Collaborative and entrepreneurial law firm environment
Clear path for professional growth and advancement
Competitive salary
Professional development and litigation skill-building opportunities

Job Details

Handle trust and estate litigation matters from inception through resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda
Conduct legal research and prepare litigation strategy analyses
Take and defend depositions
Appear before Surrogate's Court and Supreme Court
Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and evidentiary hearings
Manage document review and discovery processes
Communicate regularly with executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and interested parties
Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on complex case development
Assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings
Analyze evidence and develop case strategies for contested matters

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active admission to practice law in New York
3+ years of litigation experience
Experience in trusts & estates litigation, probate litigation, fiduciary litigation, commercial litigation, or other complex civil litigation preferred
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical capabilities
Deposition experience preferred
Courtroom experience preferred
Ability to manage multiple active matters simultaneously
Strong client communication and relationship management skills
Excellent attention to detail and professional judgment

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