Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP · 1 day ago
Estate Litigation Senior Associate
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expFalcon 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.
ConsultingLegalReal Estate
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
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
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.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Andrew Gradman
Partner
Ariel Holzer
Partner
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