Enjoy engaging with clients? Want more control over your time and your legal practice? Tired of the big firm grind? Four Corners Legacy Law is seeking a New York licensed attorney for its growing trust and estate practice. A minimum of 5 years of experience in estate planning, including Medicaid/irrevocable trust planning, and basic estate administration experience is required. Candidate must have a J.D. and be admitted to practice law in NY. About the Position: This is an associate attorney position that requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and drafting will and trust-based estate plans. Elder law and estate administration experience is a huge plus. Medicaid Crisis planning experience is not required. You will have a team to support you, and you will be expected to “hit the ground running” after a training period in our systems, processes, and methods. We utilize a lot of technology to enhance client service and productivity, and you must be comfortable working remotely and in person. We are growing fast, and that means things sometimes aren’t as smooth (or boring) as they might be at a well-established firm. If the thought of building a plane while it is flying sounds exhilarating or invigorating, then you may be our candidate! You will be given a high level of responsibility, and you will have direct contact with clients. We pick clients with the same level of care with which we pick our team members. We provide the caliber of service and expertise of a large firm, but with a more personal environment and reasonable hours. We are a boutique estate planning and estate administration law firm that serves the legal and planning needs of Northern-Hudson Valley and Capital Region families. We are a fast-growing law firm that aims to provide a unique, holistic client experience. We are constantly seeking to improve the services we provide to clients, as well as the lifestyle we provide our employees. Compensation Benefits: Full-time. $ 90,000 - $110,000 base salary depending on qualifications, plus performance-based bonuses. Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage. Company-paid Accident and Cancer Insurance plans. Simple IRA Retirement Savings Plan with 3% Employer match. Bar renewal and other professional requirement reimbursements. Paid time off. Learning and development training opportunities. Flexible hours. Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 yearly + performance-based bonuses Responsibilities: Conduct initial consultations to educate prospective clients on protecting themselves and their families with legal planning. Conduct initial consultations to evaluate cooperative trust, administration, and probate matters, and counsel the families through the process with empathy, practicality, and compassion. Quote fees and engage new clients. Provide clients with guidance on choosing their executor, power of attorney, trustee, guardians, and other fiduciaries. Prepare comprehensive, simple to complex estate plans, using techniques to protect and preserve assets, keep clients’ families out of court and out of conflict, and accomplish the client’s goals. Oversee support staff in assembling documents and funding trusts (including real estate transfer documents). Explain legal documents and complex legal concepts to clients in easy-to-understand language. Oversee the proper execution of legal documents. Occasionally travel to client homes, hospitals, and nursing facilities if clients are unable to come to the office. Collaborate with clients’ financial and insurance professionals. Perform legal research and brief other members of the firm on legal developments in the field. Assist the managing attorney with seminar and webinar presentations and other speaking engagements. Qualifications: Location/Availability: You will be expected to work from our office in Chatham, NY, to meet with clients 3 days per week, with flexibility for remote work on the other days. Our typical schedule is Monday to Friday, occasional Saturdays or evenings are an option (with flex-time offset). We generally book appointments 2 weeks to 2 months in advance. Requirements Member in good standing of the New York State Bar Excellent academic credentials. At least 5 years’ experience in estate planning and elder law. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with clients, lawyers, and other professionals with poise and confidence. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, Outlook, Google Calendar, Zoho Bookings or similar calendar systems, Zoho CRM or similar Client management software, Teams, and Zoom, and able to quickly learn new software programs. Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management, and attendance. Proactive in identifying and solving problems. Demonstrates commitment to the Firm’s vision, mission, and core values. Analytical and detail-oriented, while working at a fast pace and keeping up with a fast-moving caseload. Excellent organizational skills. Must be a team player and willing to help others whenever necessary. Receptive to feedback and strive for personal and professional growth. Warm, friendly personality with professional demeanor and presentation. Strong community ties to the Capital Region, Columbia County, and/or Northern Hudson Valley are a plus. About Company Our team is fun, friendly, and committed to providing peace of mind to clients and their families. We have a collaborative approach that recognizes that all team members contribute to the success of our firm and the satisfaction of clients. We make a concentrated effort to have a supportive culture and encourage the personal and professional growth of our team members. Here, your competence, hustle, compassion, and creativity are not only critical but will be recognized and rewarded. Our dedication to community engagement and compassion drives us to give back and make a positive impact on those around us. Our core values of competitive greatness, unimpeachable character, and sincere candor aren’t just words; they’re the actions that define us. By living these values, we elevate our company, create an exceptional workplace, and stand out from the competition. Above all, we value team collaboration, always putting the firm’s mission and clients’ well-being first.