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Senior Tax, Trusts & Estates Attorney ($170,000–$250,000/year)
Location: New York, NY 10022
Job Type: Full-time | In-person
Salary: $170,000–$250,000 per year
We are seeking an experienced Tax, Trusts & Estates Attorney to join a growing and sophisticated practice group. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned attorney with substantial experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners on complex estate, trust, and tax planning matters.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent client relationship skills, and the ability to handle sophisticated multi-state trusts and estates matters across New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
Mandatory Requirements to Apply
- J.D. from an accredited law school; LL.M. in Taxation preferred
- 10+ years of experience practicing Tax, Trusts & Estates law
- Active Bar admission in New York, Connecticut, or New Jersey
- Willingness to obtain admission in additional jurisdictions as needed
- Significant experience in sophisticated estate planning and trust administration
- Strong knowledge of estate, gift, fiduciary, and income tax planning
- Experience representing high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, and closely held businesses
- Excellent drafting, analytical, communication, and client relationship skills
Roles & Responsibilities
- Advise clients on sophisticated estate planning strategies, including trusts, wills, wealth transfer, asset protection, and business succession planning
- Handle complex trust and estate administration matters
- Counsel clients on federal and state estate, gift, income, and fiduciary tax issues
- Collaborate with attorneys across the firm on tax, trust, estate, and multi-state planning matters
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional legal service
- Mentor junior attorneys and support the continued growth of the Trusts & Estates practice
Bonus & Benefits + Salary
- Competitive salary: $170,000–$250,000 per year
- 401(k) and retirement plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value trusts and estates matters
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities within a growing practice
- Collaborative environment with cross-office exposure
Work Location
New York, NY 10022
This is an in-person position, and candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office.
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#Tax Attorney #Trusts & Estates Attorney #Estate Planning Attorney #Estate Administration High-Net-Worth Clients Wealth Transfer Gift Tax Fiduciary Tax Income Tax Planning Business Succession Planning Asset Protection Trust Administration Probate New York Attorney Connecticut Attorney New Jersey Attorney LL.M. Taxation
Apply today if you are a highly experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney looking to take on sophisticated tax and estate planning matters within a growing practice.
Pay: $170,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- tax, trusts & estates law: 10 years (Required)
- Bar admitted in Connecticut or New York, or New Jersey: 1 year (Required)
- estate, gift, fiduciary, and income tax planning: 10 years (Required)
- representing high-net-worth individuals, families: 5 years (Required)
Location:
- New York, NY 10022 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10022 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10022
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The qualifications that appear most often in trusts and estates paralegal jobs.
- Minimum two years of experience in trusts and estates or probate law
- Proficiency drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives
- Experience preparing and filing probate court documents and estate accountings
- Familiarity with estate planning software such as Wealth Docx or HotDocs
- Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred by most employers
Tips for Your Trusts and Estates Paralegal Job Search
Tailor your resume to probate workflows
Highlight experience with specific tasks like filing probate petitions, marshaling estate assets, or preparing accountings. Hiring attorneys scan for these terms fast, so generic legal assistant language buries your most relevant work.
List your software and drafting tools
Trusts and estates teams rely on tools like HotDocs, Wealth Docx, and estate accounting platforms. Name the ones you've used in your skills section so your resume clears keyword filters built around those exact tools.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists trusts and estates paralegal openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get certified before targeting larger firms
A NALA Certified Paralegal credential or an advanced certificate in estate planning signals commitment to the specialty. Larger estate planning practices often filter candidates by certification before reviewing experience.
Prepare concrete examples for client-interaction questions
Interviewers at trusts and estates firms frequently ask how you've handled sensitive family situations during estate administration. Have two or three specific scenarios ready that show discretion and calm communication under difficult circumstances.
Follow up with a targeted thank-you note
Reference a specific point from your interview, such as a type of trust the firm commonly drafts or a jurisdiction-specific probate issue you discussed. It shows genuine interest in their practice area, not just the role.
Trusts and Estates Paralegal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most trusts and estates paralegals?
The companies hiring the most trusts and estates paralegals right now include Jobot, JPMorganChase, and Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Estate planning boutiques, regional law firms, and trust departments at financial institutions consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many trusts and estates paralegal jobs are remote?
About 44% of trusts and estates paralegal openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the document-heavy nature of the work. Trust administration and estate planning drafting roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions involving court filings or in-person client meetings with grieving families are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a trusts and estates paralegal?
Start by completing a paralegal certificate or degree program, ideally from an ABA-approved school, then seek any entry-level legal position that exposes you to estate documents or probate filings. Build familiarity with estate planning software, relevant state probate codes, and trust drafting. Pursuing a NALA certification and volunteering for estate-related pro bono work accelerates the transition into the specialty.
Can you get hired as a trusts and estates paralegal with little experience?
Yes, some firms hire entry-level candidates who demonstrate strong document drafting skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in estate law. Interning at a solo estate planning practice, completing coursework in probate or elder law, and knowing how to use common estate planning software all compensate for limited direct experience when applying to smaller or general-practice firms.
What does the trusts and estates paralegal interview process look like?
Most practices begin with a phone or video screen focused on your familiarity with probate procedures and estate document types, followed by an in-person interview with one or more attorneys who will probe your drafting experience and client-handling judgment. Some firms include a short writing or proofreading exercise using a sample trust or will to assess accuracy under real conditions before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to trusts and estates paralegal jobs?
You can find and apply to trusts and estates paralegal jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location or work arrangement, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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