Litigation Attorney- Trusts and Estates at Marshall Graham LLC in New York, New York, United States

Job description

• A growing and entrepreneurial law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its expanding Trusts & Estates Litigation Practice in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys handling sophisticated, high-stakes disputes while working closely with clients through complex and often sensitive personal and family matters.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of litigation experience and a strong foundation in one or more of the following areas: trusts and estates, fiduciary litigation, guardianship proceedings, Surrogate's Court practice, elder law, or matters involving issues of capacity and undue influence.
• This position offers substantial client contact, meaningful courtroom experience, and the opportunity to work on challenging matters alongside experienced practitioners in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• The attorney will manage a diverse caseload involving contested estate and trust matters, fiduciary disputes, guardianship proceedings, and related litigation in New York Surrogate's Court, Supreme Court, and federal courts. The successful candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of matters, developing litigation strategy, and guiding clients through emotionally charged and financially significant disputes.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of trusts and estates litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Represent clients in Surrogate's Court, Supreme Court, and federal court proceedings
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation-related documents
• Conduct depositions, witness examinations, and fact investigations
• Appear at court conferences, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Advise fiduciaries, beneficiaries, executors, trustees, and family members regarding contested estate and trust matters
• Will contests
• Trust contests
• Fiduciary misconduct claims
• Accounting proceedings
• Guardianship matters
• Capacity and undue influence claims
• Estate administration disputes
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to develop effective client solutions
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and strategic counsel

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York Bar required
• Minimum of five years of litigation experience
• Trusts and estates litigation
• Fiduciary litigation
• Surrogate's Court practice
• Guardianship proceedings
• Elder law matters
• Capacity and undue influence disputes
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting substantive motions and litigation documents
• Deposition and courtroom experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to counsel clients through sensitive and emotionally complex situations

Skills

Preferred

• Deposition and courtroom experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career advancement opportunities