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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Pay

$140,000 - $200,000 per year