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Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP · 8 hours ago

Estate Litigation Senior Associate

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP is a rapidly growing law firm focused on an interdisciplinary approach to legal practice. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Estate Litigation Associate to join their Trusts & Estates team, who will manage complex estate and trust litigation matters and work directly with high-net-worth clients.

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Responsibilities

Manage complex estate and trust litigation matters
Work directly with high-net-worth clients, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries
Independently manage a sophisticated caseload from start to finish

Qualification

Estate litigation experienceNew York Surrogate’s Court proceduresSCPAEPTL knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyTaxElder Law experienceClioNetDocuments experienceFluency in other languagesProject managementWriting skills

Required

At least five years of experience at a law firm performing work in both estate litigation and estate administration, including regular direct contact with clients and primary responsibility for complex matters
Ability to handle routine aspects of Surrogate's Court litigation independently and proactively, managing time effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines and address department workflow needs
Strong working knowledge of the SCPA, EPTL, and other trusts and estates statutory framework
Excellent writing skills, with experience performing motion practice
Familiarity with all aspects of Microsoft Office, with a particular emphasis on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; mastery of Microsoft Office preferred

Preferred

Experience with matters of Tax and/or Elder Law
Demonstrable history of project management or supervision and training of (less experienced) staff
Experience with matters of Corporate or Real Estate law
Prior experience clerking at any Surrogate's Court a major plus
Experience with Clio and/or NetDocuments a plus
Fluency in any language other than English a plus

Benefits

Life and disability insurance
401(k) match
Contribution toward health insurance premiums
Flexible work hours and location
Transparent communication across the department and the firm at large
Encouragement of continuing education (both presenting and attending), networking, and suggestions to improve firm operations
Mentorship about technical aspects of law practice and how to build a book of business

Company

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

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Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP (FRB) is a full-service business law firm that combines the deep knowledge and understanding of attorneys who proudly advise clients seeking solutions to their most complex matters.

H1B Sponsorship

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2024 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2022-11-14Acquired

Leadership Team

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Andrew Gradman
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Ariel Holzer
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