Associate Attorney – Trusts and Estates Position Available In Albany, New York

Associate Attorney – Trusts and Estates
Req #10507
Albany, NY, USA

• Hartford, CT, USA
• Stamford, CT, USA
• Buffalo, NY, USA
• Rochester, NY, USA Job Description
  Posted Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
  Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP.

A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856 and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936. Harris Beach and Murtha Cullina were separately among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal.
Harris Beach Murtha and its subsidiaries have a strong Northeast presence, but a global reach. Clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, tax-exempt organizations and individuals. The firm’s practice areas and industries served span appellate law, business litigation, commercial real estate, construction, corporate, environmental, energy, financial institutions, financial restructuring, government compliance and investigations, health care, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, mass torts, medical and life sciences, political law, product liability, public finance, tax, and trusts and estates.
The firm’s lawyers and consultants practice from offices throughout Connecticut in Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford; New York state in Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, New York City, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, Long Island and White Plains, as well as in Boston, Massachusetts, Newark, New Jersey and Washington, D.C.

Location:

Open to the following Harris Beach Murtha offices for hybrid remote opportunity: Albany, Rochester (Pittsford), or Buffalo, NY; Hartford or Stamford, CT

Description:

This associate will work closely with senior attorneys on a variety of comprehensive legal services to high-net-worth individuals, families and businesses.

Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in matters related to estate planning, trust administration and probate
Draft, review and finalize a variety of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, power of attorney and advance healthcare directives
Advise clients on strategies to minimize estate taxes and protect their assets
Assist in the administration of estates and trusts, including preparing and filing necessary legal documents, managing asset distribution and resolving any disputes
Conduct legal research and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in estate planning, tax law and probate law
Collaborate with clients’ financial advisors, accountants and other professionals to develop comprehensive estate plans
Represent clients in court proceedings related to probate and trust administration as needed
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through effective communication and a deep understanding of their unique needs
The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually

Qualifications:

4-6+ years of experience as a trusts and estates attorney
Admission to New York bar required
Admission to Connecticut and/or Massachusetts bar (or ability to waive in) beneficial
Must have Juris Doctorate degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar
Experience drafting estate planning documents including all types of trusts, as well as complex estate and trust administration
Experience with estate, gift and fiduciary income tax returns is required
Experience representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in Probate Court estate and trust proceedings
Exceptionally strong writing skills are required
Must have excellent verbal communication skills
Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand, new information rapidly
Must be able to manage competing priorities
Maintains high standards of performance
Exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
Military experience welcome
Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position and geographic locations.
Albany, Rochester (Pittsford),

Buffalo:

$130,000 – $175,000
Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at resumesharrisbeachmurtha to inquire about potential collaboration for this position.
Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The firm’s policy prohibiting unlawful discrimination applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, assignment of duties, training, promotion, compensation & benefits and termination. It is the policy of Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC that all applicants and employees enjoy a positive, respectful and productive work environment, free from behavior, actions or language constituting unlawful harassment. Accordingly, harassment or discrimination of any kind based on an individual’s race or color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, creed, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status is strictly prohibited. Harris Beach Murtha complies with the provisions of the Human Rights Law, all other State and Federal statutory and constitutional non-discrimination provisions including non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
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