Associate Attorney - Trust & Estates (hybrid)

Job Description

Job Description

Our Syracuse law firm client, has been representing businesses and individuals in Central New York for over 100 years. Offering a diverse variety of practice areas, their office is in the heart of downtown Syracuse near the courthouse, and many places of interest within walking distance.
They are looking for a Trust and Estates Associate Attorney who has 3-5 years estate practice and/or litigation experience.

This position can work on a hybrid schedule.

You will represent clients in legal proceedings, draw up legal documents and advise clients on legal transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in court
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
• Advise clients on business and legal transactions
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes

Experience:

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission in New York(or ability to waive in) required, additional Admission in Federal preferred.
• Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video conferencing platforms.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• High level organization skills for prioritizing workload.
• Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand, new information rapidly.
• Must exhibit conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility.
• Experience with online research sites.
• Excellent research skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to manage competing priorities.
• Must maintain high standards of performance.
• Must have experience with online filing and research sites.

Salary: to125k, PTO, benefits, 401(k).