Now Hiring: Trusts & Estates Partner – Buffalo

Position: Trust & Estates Partner

Company: Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC

Location: Buffalo, NY

Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC is seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Partner to lead and expand our Trust & Estates practice. This is a unique leadership opportunity for a seasoned attorney to step into an active and established practice with dedicated support staff and the resources necessary to drive continued strategic growth.

About Us: Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC is a fully integrated law firm providing comprehensive legal services and outstanding advocacy across a broad range of practice areas. Our multidisciplinary team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to delivering high-quality, efficient, and strategic legal solutions to individuals, families, and businesses. At Rupp Pfalzgraf, you will have the opportunity for independent practice leadership with strong institutional backing, collaborative support, and resources to grow and enhance a well-established Trust & Estates practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the firm’s Trusts & Estates practice with strategic vision and strong client focus.
• Oversee delivery of comprehensive estate planning services, including wills, advanced directives, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and living wills.
• Guide clients through a full range of trust planning, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, supplemental needs trusts, and charitable trusts.
• Provide sophisticated business succession planning services tailored to the needs of business owners and their families.
• Counsel clients on estate, gift, and related tax planning strategies to preserve wealth and minimize tax exposure.
• Advise on and integrate charitable giving strategies that complement estate goals.
• Supervise all aspects of estate and trust administration, including probate processes, fiduciary duties, accountings, and distributions.
• Represent fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other interested parties in estate and trust litigation as needed.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients and professional referral sources.
• Mentor and lead support staff and junior attorneys to ensure high-quality legal services and consistent client communication.
• Collaborate with attorneys across other practice groups to deliver cross-disciplinary legal solutions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 15 years of experience in Trust & Estates law, including estate planning and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex client matters.
• Experience supervising attorneys and staff preferred.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Business development experience and leadership mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a dynamic environment.
  
  

What We Offer

• Transition of an established client base.
• Dedicated support staff and operational infrastructure.
• Leadership opportunity within a respected and growing firm.
• Strong institutional support for strategic growth initiatives.
• Collaboration with seasoned attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Professional development opportunities and firm-paid bar association membership dues.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Access to modern legal resources and technology.
  
  

Salary Range

$150,000 – $225,000 per year, commensurate with experience, plus opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

To apply, please submit your resume to careers@rupppfalzgraf.com. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring the possibility of having you join our team at Rupp Pfalzgraf.

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or domestic violence victim status.