Trusts & Estates Attorney

Mackenzie Hughes LLP, one of the leaders in the Upstate New York legal community since 1884, has an opening for a trusts and estates attorney. Throughout our history we have stayed true to our founders’ goal of being more than just good lawyers; we’re individuals who are stand-up citizens active in civic involvement with values as strong as our knowledge of the law. Mackenzie Hughes LLP offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is looking to advance their career and work in a firm of highly responsive partners, associates, and legal support staff. Our collaborative approach allows for you to work in various areas of law while gaining valuable experience and deliver high quality assistance and insight to our clients. The candidate should have law firm experience in the following areas: estate planning; estate and trust administration, including proficiency in drafting both basic and sophisticated estate planning documents incorporating estate and income tax planning; irrevocable trusts; advise clients on asset protection; estate planning for high-net-worth clients; elder law; Medicaid planning; guardianships; and advising on business succession and charitable planning. The candidate will interface directly with clients and be responsible for delivering high quality service and professional advice. Candidate must be licensed to practice law in New York State; 5+ years of experience; have excellent research and communication skills; be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment; demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance bonus. Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, and profit-sharing retirement plan. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to humanresources@mackenziehughes.com