Trust and Estate Planning Associate

TRUST AND ESTATE PLANNING ASSOCIATE IN LONG ISLAND CITY

Date Posted:

Thursday, April 9, 2026 ? Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Permanent

Location:

New York , Long Island City Job Description Trusts & Estates Planning Associate (3-5 Years) Long Island, NY | On-site (Remote Flexibility When Needed) | Up to $160K | 1,600 Billable Hours Are you a Trusts & Estates attorney with a tax brain and a knack for helping clients plan smarter futures? A well-regarded firm on Long Island is looking for a 3-5 year Trusts & Estates Planning Associate to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with high-net-worth clients, building thoughtful estate plans, and diving into the tax side of wealth transfer strategies. If you like solving complex planning puzzles and want a collaborative team environment, keep reading. What You'll Be Doing Drafting and implementing estate plans, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and related planning documents Advising clients on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning strategies Assisting with trust and estate administration matters Collaborating with senior attorneys on sophisticated planning for individuals and families Communicating directly with clients to help them understand and execute their planning goals What They're Looking For 3-5 years of experience in Trusts & Estates / Estate Planning Strong tax background (estate, gift, and income tax exposure strongly preferred) Excellent drafting and analytical skills Licensed to practice in New York (or ability to waive in) Someone who enjoys both the technical side of planning and building client relationships The Details

Salary:

Up to $160,000

Billable Requirement:

1,600 hours

Schedule:

Primarily on-site on Long Island with remote flexibility when needed

Environment:

Collaborative, client-focused, and supportive Interested? Reach out to Chelsey Haibeck for more details or a confidential conversation. chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com 605.501.4307 If you're a Trusts & Estates attorney who likes the strategy side of planning and wants solid work with reasonable billables, this could be a great fit. Let's talk. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.