Estates Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Estates Attorney in Manhattan, NY, to oversee estate-related legal and administrative matters for personal injury and wrongful death cases. This role combines substantive legal work with department leadership, staff supervision, and operational management to advance litigation and settlement matters involving deceased clients and beneficiaries.

Duties

• Manage estate-related matters following the death of clients to assess impact on pending cases and coordinate with families and fiduciaries.



• Draft, review, and oversee Surrogate's Court petitions, including fiduciary oaths, waivers, renunciations, and proposed decrees.



• Determine court approval requirements for settlements and prepare wrongful death compromise petitions and allocation analyses.



• Evaluate multi-jurisdictional estate matters and manage relationships with outside estate counsel based on jurisdiction and expertise.



• Serve as the primary internal resource on estate issues, advising attorneys on procedural strategies and settlement authority.



• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Estates Department, including supervising, mentoring, and supporting legal assistants and support personnel.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as an Estate Attorney with a strong knowledge of personal injury and wrongful death litigation processes.



• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in New York.



• Experience handling Surrogate's Court proceedings, probate, estate administration, wrongful death matters, and fiduciary appointments.



• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience with the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active New York State Bar License.

Skills

• Exceptional legal drafting, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.



• Proficiency with SmartAdvocate and Microsoft Office applications preferred.



• Ability to coordinate with Litigation, Releases, Accounting, Liens, and Medicare teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans



• Paid Time Off



• Commuter Transit Program



• Retirement Plan

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306