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Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney
Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your estate planning and elder law career with a firm built on clarity, compassion, and leadership. Build your legacy while guiding others through theirs.
Miller and Miller Law Group is growing and we are seeking a senior level Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney who is ready to take ownership of our Brooklyn office. This is a leadership-driven position for an attorney who thrives on autonomy, clear communication, and guiding clients through important planning decisions with confidence and ease. You will have the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, the trust to manage the office day to day, and the opportunity to build a strong presence within the community as the primary attorney for this location.
About The Firm
Miller and Miller Law Group is an established estate planning and elder law firm known for clarity, compassion, and competency. We serve clients with thoughtful guidance, strong legal work, and a steady supportive approach to some of life's most meaningful transitions. Our culture values leadership, accountability, and communication. You will join a team that supports your growth, encourages initiative, and appreciates a high level of professionalism.
About The Role
You will manage client matters from beginning to end. This includes consultations, design meetings, strategy discussions, drafting, signing appointments, and follow-through. You will lead the Brooklyn office with the support of an intake coordinator currently onsite. The firm plans to add another paralegal once the right attorney is in place, giving you the resources you need to run the office effectively. You will handle estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, and ongoing estate and trust administration work. You will work closely with Dan who will continue to generate business, while you direct the client experience, drafting quality, workflow, and office operations.
What Success Looks Like
You communicate clearly and directly, helping clients understand their options. Your drafting work is accurate and timely. You manage the office confidently and maintain smooth daily operations. Your leadership strengthens relationships with clients, staff, and the firm. You work independently while keeping the team informed. Estate administration clients feel supported and organized. Your presence enables the firm to grow the Brooklyn office, including expanding staff under your direction.
Key Responsibilities
Ideal Qualities
If you bring clarity, compassion and competency to your work and you enjoy helping families plan for their future, we would love to speak with you. Please submit your resume and cover letter along with any materials you wish us to review. We will contact applicants whose background aligns closely with our needs and culture.
Please no agency inquiries.
All candidate applications will be held in strict confidence.
Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your estate planning and elder law career with a firm built on clarity, compassion, and leadership. Build your legacy while guiding others through theirs.
Miller and Miller Law Group is growing and we are seeking a senior level Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney who is ready to take ownership of our Brooklyn office. This is a leadership-driven position for an attorney who thrives on autonomy, clear communication, and guiding clients through important planning decisions with confidence and ease. You will have the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, the trust to manage the office day to day, and the opportunity to build a strong presence within the community as the primary attorney for this location.
About The Firm
Miller and Miller Law Group is an established estate planning and elder law firm known for clarity, compassion, and competency. We serve clients with thoughtful guidance, strong legal work, and a steady supportive approach to some of life's most meaningful transitions. Our culture values leadership, accountability, and communication. You will join a team that supports your growth, encourages initiative, and appreciates a high level of professionalism.
About The Role
You will manage client matters from beginning to end. This includes consultations, design meetings, strategy discussions, drafting, signing appointments, and follow-through. You will lead the Brooklyn office with the support of an intake coordinator currently onsite. The firm plans to add another paralegal once the right attorney is in place, giving you the resources you need to run the office effectively. You will handle estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, and ongoing estate and trust administration work. You will work closely with Dan who will continue to generate business, while you direct the client experience, drafting quality, workflow, and office operations.
What Success Looks Like
You communicate clearly and directly, helping clients understand their options. Your drafting work is accurate and timely. You manage the office confidently and maintain smooth daily operations. Your leadership strengthens relationships with clients, staff, and the firm. You work independently while keeping the team informed. Estate administration clients feel supported and organized. Your presence enables the firm to grow the Brooklyn office, including expanding staff under your direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Explain estate planning concepts in clear, accessible language.
- Conduct consultations, design meetings, follow up discussions, and signing appointments
- Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.
- Guide clients through Medicaid planning. Manage estate, probate, and trust administration.
- Lead the Brooklyn office and coordinate with the intake coordinator.
- Work with leadership on workflow, client experience, and future office growth
Ideal Qualities
- Confident leader who can run an office independently.
- Clear communicator who avoids legalese.
- Empathetic and calm when supporting clients.
- Highly organized with strong writing and follow through.
- Comfortable making decisions and managing a full caseload.
- Strong understanding of estate planning, elder law, and Medicaid planning.
- Tech comfortable and committed to client convenience
- Experience with ElderCounsel or WealthCounsel.
- Familiarity with Medicaid qualification and application processes.
- Bilingual abilities
- JD degree and active license and in good standing with the New York Bar
- 3-5 years' experience in estate planning, elder law, and trust and estates work.
- Experience handling matters from beginning to end.
- Strong communication skills in sensitive or emotional situations
- Salary range $100,000 to $160,000 depending on experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health insurance stipend of $500 per month.
- 401k with 4 % employer match.
- Generous PTO and holiday time off.
- Professional development support and CLE reimbursement.
- Partnership track for high achievers.
- Bonus opportunities tied to performance KPIs
- Flexible hybrid schedule.
- Opportunity to run and lead the Brooklyn office.
- Support from firm leader on business development while you manage execution and client service.
- Ability to build your own team structure, including a future paralegal.
- Strong growth potential for an attorney seeking leadership and long-term stability
If you bring clarity, compassion and competency to your work and you enjoy helping families plan for their future, we would love to speak with you. Please submit your resume and cover letter along with any materials you wish us to review. We will contact applicants whose background aligns closely with our needs and culture.
Please no agency inquiries.
All candidate applications will be held in strict confidence.
Salary : $100,000 - $160,000