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Trust & Estates Attorney

Syracuse, NY 13202

Posted: 03/13/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Legal Job Number: 8223 Pay Rate: $100,000 - $120,000

Job Description

Tired of high billable pressure and rigid law firm culture? Come join a mid-sized family friendly firm celebrating over 100 years of representing businesses and individuals in Central NY. This offers a laid-back environment, full benefits, flexible billable hours, great mentorship, and room to grow into new practice areas.

A leading Upstate NY law firm is seeking a Trust & Estates Attorney to represent clients in legal proceedings, draft legal documents, and provide guidance on estate planning and related matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Represent clients in court and legal proceedings
  • Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and related documents
  • Advise clients on estate planning strategies and legal transactions
  • Negotiate and resolve disputes related to trusts and estates
  • Manage matters from inception through resolution

Job Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of experience in trust and estates law, including planning and litigation
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Admission to the New York State Bar
  • Proven ability to independently manage cases from start to finish
  • Strong drafting, analytical, and client communication skills
  • Business development mindset, with additional compensation available for client origination


Key Resource Group, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, citizenship, veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local laws. Key Resource Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Meet Your Recruiter

Sarah Faust
Staffing Manager

Sarah graduated from the University at Buffalo with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and quickly discovered her passion for recruiting and staffing—especially in unique and niche industries. With years of experience managing the full-cycle recruiting process, she thrives on learning the ins and outs of evolving workforce needs. A lifelong learner at heart, Sarah is always eager to understand new markets and trends.

She’s known for her strong relationship-building skills and finds genuine joy in making the perfect match between clients and candidates.

When she’s not connecting great people with great opportunities, you’ll find Sarah experimenting in the kitchen, tackling a new workout class, playing with her three cats, or hosting friends alongside her husband. And of course—Go Bills!

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