Non-Equity Partner, Trusts & Estates

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Non-Equity Partner to join its Trusts & Estates practice in Midtown Manhattan. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Practice Lead to enhance the planning and administration aspects of the Trusts & Estates and Fiduciary Litigation Group, while managing client relationships and driving practice growth.

Duties

• Assist in growing the Trusts & Estates practice and developing associates.
• Establish workflows and quality control for document preparation and client service.
• Collaborate on strategic planning and cross-practice opportunities.
• Maintain and expand client relationships and develop new business.
• Provide sophisticated estate planning solutions for diverse asset levels.
• Oversee trust and estate administration matters.
• Design and implement tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies.
• Guide clients through complex family dynamics and multi-generational planning.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior and mid-level associates.
• Delegate and monitor work assignments for efficiency and development.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive work environment.
• Help identify and recruit talent to support practice growth.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with admission in good standing in New York State.
• 10+ years of experience in Trusts & Estates practice.
• Extensive experience drafting complex estate planning documents.
• Strong knowledge of trust administration and fiduciary matters.
• Proven client relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission in good standing in New York State.

Skills

• Client relationship management.
• Complex estate planning.
• Trust administration.
• Leadership and mentorship.
• Strategic planning.

Benefits

• Autonomy to shape and grow your practice.
• Collaborative culture with access to resources across practice areas.
• Competitive compensation structure.
• Sophisticated client base with diverse planning needs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Modern, well-appointed offices in a prime location.
• Paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
• Pre-tax transportation benefits.