Estates Attorney

About the role

We are working with a nationally recognized trial law firm that has built its reputation representing individuals and families in high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death matters. With offices across the country and a growing New York practice, the firm combines the resources and casework of a national platform with the opportunity for attorneys to make a real impact. Their team handles significant, complex matters and has recovered substantial results for clients and families navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives. As the firm continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced Estates Attorney to become a key part of their Manhattan team and take ownership of the estate issues that intersect with their litigation practice. Take ownership of estate matters within a large, established litigation practice; work on sophisticated probate and estate administration matters with direct impact on active cases and settlements; serve as an internal resource for attorneys across the firm on estate-related issues; opportunity to lead and improve processes within an established Estates Department; work directly with families, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, attorneys, and outside estate counsel.

Responsibilities

• Handle probate and estate administration matters from inception through resolution
• Prepare, review, and oversee petitions and supporting documents filed in New York Surrogate's Courts
• Handle fiduciary appointments and Letters of Administration
• Attend Surrogate's Court appearances throughout New York
• Advise attorneys on estate issues impacting litigation, settlements, releases, and distributions
• Assist with estate matters involving personal injury, survival, and wrongful death claims
• Prepare and review wrongful death compromise petitions and related court submissions
• Work directly with families, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other interested parties
• Coordinate with outside estate counsel for matters involving jurisdictions outside New York
• Research probate, estate administration, fiduciary, and jurisdiction-specific issues
• Monitor estate proceedings through completion
• Serve as the firm's primary internal resource for estate-related legal questions
• Help oversee the day-to-day operations of the Estates Department and support its legal staff

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active New York Bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of attorney experience involving estates, prob