Estates Attorney - NY

Estates Attorney - NY

Location New York, NY 10018 Date Posted November 02, 2026 Job ID 15907 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Legal Staffing is seeking an experienced Estates Attorney to join our client, an established national plaintiffs' litigation firm, in New York City. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a strong background in probate, estate administration, and Surrogate's Court proceedings who is ready to take on a leadership role. The position offers the opportunity to oversee a dedicated Estates Department, collaborate with litigation teams across multiple jurisdictions, and play an integral role in advancing complex personal injury and wrongful death matters.

What We Offer:

• Competitive annual salary of $150,000-$165,000, commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and a retirement plan.

• Commuter transit program.

• A leadership opportunity overseeing the Estates Department and supporting legal professionals.

• Exposure to sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional litigation and complex estate proceedings.

• The opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys in a nationally established plaintiffs' litigation practice.

• A collaborative environment where your estate law expertise directly contributes to meaningful outcomes for clients and their families.

If You Have:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and an active New York law license in good standing.

• 3+ years of experience practicing estate law, including probate and estate administration.

• Substantial experience handling New York Surrogate's Court proceedings, fiduciary appointments, and estate petitions.

• Familiarity with wrongful death matters, survival actions, and estate-related issues arising in personal injury litigation.

• Experience supervising legal support staff, managing workflows, or leading departmental operations.

• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and families.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with SmartAdvocate is preferred.

You Will Be:

• Overseeing estate-related legal matters involving deceased clients, claimants, beneficiaries, and distributees in connection with personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

• Preparing and reviewing Surrogate's Court petitions, fiduciary appointments, waivers, consents, affidavits, and related estate documentation.

• Managing probate and estate administration proceedings, including court appearances throughout New York State.

• Preparing wrongful death compromise petitions, evaluating settlement allocations, and coordinating necessary court approvals.

• Advising litigation teams on estate requirements, fiduciary authority, settlement procedures, and distribution issues.

• Coordinating multi-jurisdictional estate matters and managing relationships with outside counsel to ensure timely case progression.

• Serving as a primary point of contact for families, fiduciaries, outside attorneys, and internal stakeholders regarding estate-related matters.

• Leading the daily operations of the Estates Department, including supervising, mentoring, and supporting legal assistants and staff.

• Developing and maintaining departmental workflows, documentation standards, case priorities, and escalation procedures.

• Collaborating with litigation, accounting, liens, releases, and settlement teams to resolve estate-related issues and facilitate case resolution.