Associate Attorney

Job Description

Associate Attorney. New York Law Firm concentrating on Elder Law, Trust & Estates, Surrogate’s Court litigation, and guardianships seeks a full-time attorney with excellent verbal and written communication skills to join our growing practice. Excellent opportunity for an attorney new to this field looking to develop their professional skills, work directly with clients and Courts.

We have multiple office locations across New York and New Jersey. This position involves working mainly at our Staten Island office location, with occasional travel to our office location in Lower Manhattan (11 Broadway).

Applicants for this position are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working at a law firm. While this is the basic requirement, additional experience in areas such as estate planning, estate administration, real estate transactions, Medicaid planning, and special needs planning is considered a plus. In addition, familiarity with fiduciary accounting, tax experience, and hourly billing will be advantageous for candidates seeking this role. NYS Bar admission is required. Admission in New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania is a plus.

You will have access to opportunities for continuing education both inside and outside of our field. Great opportunity for substantial client interaction and responsibility and business development. This position is ideal for an attorney who has a service-oriented frame of mind; someone who is looking to make difference in our clients’ lives; someone who enjoys learning something new every day; someone who is motivated by a desire to produce high quality work in order to serve clients at the highest level and promote our firm’s reputation in the community; someone who is seeking a good work-life balance; and someone who is looking to work with a happy, friendly and engaged team that provides accurate, timely and professional services.

Candidates for this position must have:

New York Licensed Attorney

Two (2) or more years experience working at a law firm

An excellent work ethic

Superior communications skills

Research skills

Client service oriented with the ability to meet with clients and assess their needs

Organized, team player who is considerate and able to work well with others

Self-motivated and proactive in organizing work, able to anticipate issues

Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills

Must have a car.

Responsibilities include:

Drafting, proofreading and finalizing estate planning documents

Estate administration processing from start to finish

Representing clients in contested and uncontested estate proceedings

Communication with clients, financial institutions, public benefits agencies and courts

Marketing, social media projects and community events for the firm

Concierge service to clients

Support of the Medicaid intake and application processing

Court Appearances, as needed

Filing of documents at the Court, Medicaid office or County Clerk’s office, as needed

Experience with Westlaw, Lexis or Fastcase, strong Microsoft Suite experience preferred,

Compensation package includes:

Salary $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year (based on Candidate’s level of experience), subject to revision during the annual evaluation

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Credit given for new cases brought to the firm

Bonus program based on the firm’s performance

Generous Paid Time Off

New York registration fees, CLE costs, bar association memberships

Room for promotion and growth within law practice

Convenient free parking, and reimbursement of business mileage and expenses related to client matters.

Ability to work remotely (if the employee so chooses) up to three days weekly upon completing six months of service.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location (900 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314)

Please submit resumes along with a cover letter to . No calls, please.Company Description

New York law firm, with offices in New York and New Jersey, specializes in Elder Law, Trust & Estates, Surrogate’s Court litigation, and guardianships. Muchnik Elder Law P.C. is dedicated to informing and counseling clients on their legal rights with vigor, dedication, and integrity. Our greatest assets are not just our law texts or technology, but our exceptional legal team, chosen for both their expertise and their commitment to personalized client care. We treat clients and their families as people, not cases, upholding the highest professional and ethical standards. Our reputation for excellence is reflected in the referrals we receive from former clients and professional partners who trust us with their important matters. With over 30 years of experience, we provide clear, straightforward answers and expertly handle complex estate planning and settlements. Originally expanding in 1987 to include Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, and Business Planning, our firm has evolved through various name changes, becoming Muchnik Elder Law P.C. in 2021. We consider it a privilege to assist families during crucial times in their lives.

Full-time

Hybrid remote