Trust & Estates Litigation Associate

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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! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew Crain

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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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