Associate Attorney - Hybrid Position NYC
Job Description
Job Description
About the job
Description
Associate Attorney
Temporary position covering maternity leave, with potential for continued collaboration.
NY Wills & Estates, a New York and New Jersey wills & estates firm, is seeking a detail-oriented, client-focused Associate Attorney to step in. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly professional, supportive team and work closely with Managing Attorney Vlad Portnoy, Esq. in a hybrid role (some days in our NYC office, other days from home).
New York offices: 450 7th Ave., Ste. 1500, New York, NY 10123
New Jersey offices: 15 Warren St, Ste 36, Hackensack, NJ 07601
What You’ll Do
As an Associate Attorney, you will manage all aspects of active matters in:
- New York & New Jersey Surrogate’s Courts – Probate, Administration, fiduciary support
- Article 81 Guardianship Proceedings – drafting petitions, communicating with parties, Mental Hygiene Court appearances
- Estate Planning – assisting with Trusts, Wills, POAs, Healthcare Proxies
- Real Property Transfers – preparing deeds and NYS transfer forms using ACRIS
Your responsibilities will include:
- Meeting and consulting with clients
- Drafting petitions, motions, and estate-planning documents
- Keeping clients informed and responding to inquiries promptly
- Appearing in court as needed
- Coordinating with the managing attorney on strategy
- Managing deadlines, communications, and files in Clio Manage
- Performing legal research
- Participating in weekly and monthly case reviews and team meetings
Tools & Platforms You’ll Use
Clio Manage, WealthCounsel, Lexis (templates + research), MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Google Calendar, Zoom, MS Teams, ACRIS, Vonage Business Communications, and NYSBA community forums.
Work Structure
This is a hybrid role:
Some days in our New York office
Other days working remotely
We value flexibility while maintaining the highest level of client service.
Qualifications:
- Licensed in New York (New Jersey a strong plus)
- 3–5 years experience in:
- Probates
- Estate Planning
- Medicaid Planning
- Special Needs Planning
- Guardianships (incl. Article 81)
- Litigation experience is a plus
- Experienced in estate planning and/or Surrogate’s Court matters
- Organized, proactive, responsive, and comfortable handling clients directly
- Able to manage a varied caseload with professionalism and empathy
Compensation:
- Base pay: $55-60/hr
- Temp-to-perm (90-day probationary period)
- Hybrid Work Structure (3 days in-office, 2 remote)
Responsibilities
You will support and manage matters across five core practice areas:
Surrogate’s Court
- Probate and Administration
- Fiduciary support
- Client updates and filings
Estate Planning
- Draft Wills, Trusts, POAs, and Health Care Proxies
- Assist with client consultations and strategy
Medicaid Planning
- Prepare planning documents
- Assist clients with eligibility strategy
Special Needs Planning
- Draft and support Special Needs Trusts
Guardianships (Including Article 81)
- Draft petitions
- Coordinate with involved parties
- Appear in Mental Hygiene Court when required
Additional Responsibilities
- Meet and consult directly with clients
- Draft petitions, motions, and estate-planning documents
- Prepare deeds and NYS transfer forms using ACRIS
- Manage deadlines, files, and communication in Clio Manage
- Conduct legal research
- Participate in weekly and monthly case reviews and team meetings
Tools You’ll Use
- Clio Manage
- WealthCounsel
- Lexis (research + templates)
- MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Google Calendar, Zoom, MS Teams
- ACRIS
- Vonage Business Communications
- NYSBA community forums
Qualifications
- Licensed in New York (New Jersey a strong plus)
- 3–5 years experience in:
- Probates
- Estate Planning
- Medicaid Planning
- Special Needs Planning
- Guardianships (incl. Article 81)
- Litigation experience is a plus
- Experienced in estate planning and/or Surrogate’s Court matters
- Organized, proactive, responsive, and comfortable handling clients directly
- Able to manage a varied caseload with professionalism and empathy
Compensation
$55 - $60 hourly
About NY Wills & Estates
At NY Wills & Estates, we are dedicated to helping clients plan for the future by offering expert legal services tailored to their individual needs. Our mission is to make estate planning accessible and easy to understand, ensuring clients have peace of mind knowing their families and assets are protected. We pride ourselves on integrity, exceptional client service, and a commitment to professional excellence. If you want to be part of a reputable firm with a strong client-centric approach, we’d love to have you on our team.