Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP is seeking a full-time attorney admitted in New York State with at least three years of experience to join our Trusts & Estates Practice Group in our Binghamton office.
Requirements
- Current New York Bar admission.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- 3+ years of Trusts & Estates experience preferred.
- Strong desire to further legal skills.
Responsibilities• Represent the firm's clients in the estate planning process.
• Draft a variety of estate planning and trust administration documents.
• Assist clients with trust funding and provide appropriate guidance.
• Prepare and assemble federal estate tax returns.
• Demonstrate understanding of Surrogate's Court / Probate Court processes, including court filings and procedural requirements.
• Manage trust and probate administration matters and ensure deadlines are met.
• Interpret applicable laws, rulings, and regulations related to estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
• Provide sound judgment with strong attention to detail in all matters.
• Utilize analytical and research skills to support case work.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal and communication skills when working with clients, courts, and internal teams.
Skills• Must be skillful in managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgement.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and promptly respond to client needs.
• Ability to write in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
• Excellent verbal communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to perform quick and reliable research.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and convey information effectively in person, by email, and telephone.
• Committed to legal profession and teamwork approach.
Please express interest by sending a cover letter, resume and transcripts to:
[email protected] Salary Description
$100,000 - $140,000
