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NY Wills & Estates · 2 days ago

Associate Attorney – Hybrid Position NYC

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$55/hr - $60/hr

3+ years exp

Law Offices of Vlad Portnoy, P.C. is a New York and New Jersey wills & estates firm seeking a detail-oriented, client-focused Associate Attorney for a temporary position covering maternity leave. The role involves managing all aspects of probate, estate planning, guardianship proceedings, and real property transfers while providing exceptional client service in a hybrid work environment.

Services for the Elderly and Disabled

Responsibilities

Meeting and consulting with clients

Drafting petitions, motions, and estate-planning documents

Keeping clients informed and responding to inquiries promptly

Appearing in court as needed

Coordinating with the managing attorney on strategy

Managing deadlines, communications, and files in Clio Manage

Performing legal research

Participating in weekly and monthly case reviews and team meetings

Draft Wills, Trusts, POAs, and Health Care Proxies

Assist with client consultations and strategy

Prepare planning documents

Assist clients with eligibility strategy

Draft and support Special Needs Trusts

Coordinate with involved parties

Appear in Mental Hygiene Court when required

Prepare deeds and NYS transfer forms using ACRIS

Conduct legal research

Qualification

Licensed in New YorkProbate experienceEstate Planning experienceMedicaid Planning experienceGuardianship experienceLitigation experienceSurrogate’s Court experienceOrganizedProactiveResponsiveClient handlingProfessionalismEmpathy