Join our team

Partner – Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney

Overview

Premier Long Island law firm, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., seeks an experienced Trusts & Estates Litigation Partner for the firm’s nationally recognized Trusts, Estates and Fiduciary Litigation practice group. This is a unique opportunity to join a collegial group of experienced attorneys who are known for their thought leadership in this practice area and their involvement in the New York State Bar Association and Nassau and Suffolk County Bar Associations. Book of business preferred.

RMF has a strong foundation, excellent business and support staff, and a team-oriented approach with a successful history of integrating Partners and experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities: Independently manage a T&E Litigation caseload from inception to resolution including taking and/or defending depositions; appearing in court and at hearings; drafting pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, and related submissions; and conducting legal research. Supervise and mentor a team of associates and paralegals.

 Requirements

  • D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
  • Admission to the New York State bar.
  • 10+ years of sophisticated Trusts & Estates litigation experience including Surrogate’s Court experience.
  • Experience with estate administration, including estate tax matters, is a plus.
  • Trial experience preferred.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills, and a strong work ethic.

The firm offers a comprehensive package including a competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program.

Target Hiring Range: $200,000 – $300,000. Actual compensation will be determined by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, experience, education/training, book of business, and relevant skills.

In addition, the firm offers other benefits including generous paid time off, hybrid work option, reimbursement for bar association dues and attorney registration fees, health care, dental and vision insurance, access to flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) plan with employer match.

About the Firm

Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. is a preeminent Long Island law firm. Founded in 1968, the firm has consistently evolved and expanded to meet our clients’ changing needs. As specialized as we are diverse, we have built cornerstone groups that represent all major practice areas of law including: corporate & securities, financial services, commercial litigation, health care, real estate, employment, and trusts & estates. Our clientele is diverse, sophisticated and includes large and mid-sized corporations, privately held businesses, institutions and individuals. With more than 60 attorneys, superior knowledge of the law, polished business acumen and proven credentials, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek has earned a reputation for excellence and success. It is this ongoing achievement that makes us an acknowledged leader among our peers and the preferred choice among Long Island business leaders.