Estate Planning and Estate Administration Attorney

MCV Law is offering a unique opportunity for  an Estate Planning and Estate Administration Attorney to join our growing Team working out of the Syracuse and Chittenango Offices. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where professional excellence is achieved without sacrificing personal life.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on estate planning solutions, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related advance planning documents.

• Oversee the administration of estates and trusts, ensuring filings, distributions, and fiduciary responsibilities are handled accurately and efficiently.

• Represent clients in probate and surrogate's court proceedings connected to contested and uncontested estate matters.

• Review client circumstances and develop tailored legal strategies that align with personal, financial, and family objectives.

• Maintain consistent communication with clients, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and other interested parties throughout the life of each matter.

• Conduct legal research, draft correspondence and pleadings, and manage case documentation in compliance with applicable laws and court requirements.

Qualifications include:

• Admission to the NYS Bar with an active license to practice law in good standing.
• At least two years of experience working in trusts and estates, estate administration, and probate.
• Demonstrated ability to draft wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.

• Practical knowledge of trust and estate administration procedures and probate court processes.
• Strong client counseling skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and professionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Experience handling sensitive family and financial matters with sound judgment and discretion

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package, including health insurance, PTO, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Paid Parking, Summer Fridays, Voluntary Benefit Options, Cell phone stipend and 401k (subject to eligibility). The firm will also pay for New York State biennial attorney registration, necessary CLE classes, and applicable bar association dues.

The salary is DOE $70,000-$95,000 plus bonuses. Attorneys with extensive experience may be eligible for additional compensation.