Estate Planning Attorney An established New York law firm is seeking an Estate Planning Attorney to support its estate planning practice in the Rochester or Buffalo, NY area. This is a growth opportunity for an attorney with at least three years of practice experience and a strong foundation in estate planning, wills, trusts, and related estate law. Responsibilities • Draft wills and related estate planning documents. • Supervise or assist with the execution of wills and related documents. • Advise clients regarding estate planning matters. • Apply knowledge of wills, trusts, and estate laws. • Conduct legal research and analysis as necessary. • Perform administrative functions related to the practice of law. • Communicate clearly and professionally with clients. • Manage matters in an organized and timely manner. • Maintain confidentiality of client and firm matters. • Exercise sound legal judgment when evaluating client circumstances and formulating advice. Qualifications • Minimum of three years of experience as a practicing attorney. • Estate planning experience required. • Detailed knowledge of wills and estate laws. • Knowledge of trusts and estate planning. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Strong analytical, legal reasoning, and research skills. • Strong organizational and time-management skills. • Strong customer service and personal service orientation. • Ability to ask pertinent questions, actively listen, and synthesize information. • Ability to formulate legal advice based on sound judgment and knowledge of law and legal precedent. • Ability to maintain client and firm confidentiality. • J.D. from an accredited law school. • New York admission should be confirmed. Compensation • The compensation range is $105,000 to $120,000, depending on experience. A discretionary year-end bonus is paid in December. Benefits • The benefits package includes United Healthcare/Oxford medical insurance, with the firm paying 80% of the individual medical premium. Additional benefits include Guardian dental, Guardian long-term disability, FSA, a 401(k) through ADP without a company match, Aflac, MassMutual life insurance, paid time off, and approximately 10 paid holidays. Medical benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Location • Rochester or Buffalo, New York. The opportunity is not intended to be fully remote; the specific office location should be confirmed. Additional Information • The position is part of a growing estate planning practice within a broader estates department. Training is provided on the systems used for the role, including Outlook, Time Matters, the LegalShield system, and LPA. • No writing samples or references are required when submitting candidates. The client is open to candidates who graduated from any accredited law school. • The interview process consists of one in-person interview, with a decision made after the first interview. Salary Range: $105,000 to $120,000 Reference: 148988