About this role
About the Role This is a part-time Of Counsel role for an experienced New York probate attorney. You will manage uncontested Surrogate's Court matters from start to finish, with strong support from an administrative team. The position is hybrid (Chatham or Albany, NY) with flexible hours (approximately 8-16 hours per week). What You'll Do
- Meet with clients to evaluate probate and estate administration matters.
- Analyze legal issues and develop appropriate strategies.
- Handle uncontested probate proceedings, administration proceedings, ancillary probate proceedings, and other Surrogate's Court matters from beginning to end.
- Prepare and review petitions, pleadings, affidavits, accountings, and related court documents.
- Supervise probate legal assistants and paralegals to ensure high-quality work and efficient case progression.
- Collaborate with the estate planning attorneys regarding legal strategy and best practices.
- Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout their matters.
- Ensure matters move efficiently while maintaining exceptional client service.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and client experience.
- Trust administration experience a plus. What We're Looking For
- Member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
- Minimum three (3) years of substantial experience independently handling New York probate and estate administration matters.
- Demonstrated experience with Probate proceedings, Administration proceedings, Small estate proceedings, Ancillary probate proceedings, and Trust administration.
- Ability to independently manage matters with minimal supervision.
- Strong legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proactive, dependable, and accountable.
- Comfortable learning and using legal technology. Nice to Have
- Estate planning experience.
- Elder law experience.
- Trust administration.
- Estate Tax experience.
- Experience working in a paper-light or technology-driven law practice. Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $65–$85/hour, depending on experience and availability, plus potential performance bonuses.
- Schedule: Part-time (~8-16 hours per week) with hybrid in-office/remote work in Chatham or Albany, NY.
- Flexible for W-2 or 1099 depending on location and availability.