
Job Location BUFFALO, NYSecondary Job Location(s) ALBANY, NY; ROCHESTER, NYPosition Type Lateral AttorneysSalary Range $137000.00 - $153000.00 Salary/yearJob Category Trusts & Estates
Phillips Lytle is looking to expand our talent within our Trusts & Estates Practice Group.
We provide advice to corporate and individual clients regarding succession planning, tax planning, estate planning, estate and trust administration and litigation.
The Trusts & Estates Practice Group seeks to hire an Attorney (Albany, Buffalo or Rochester) with 4-6 years of experience in the areas of trust and estate planning, trust and estate administration and elder law. Drafting experience preferred (i.e., wills, trust agreements and powers of attorney). Experience in estate and trust administration, estate and trust accounting, estate and gift taxation, fiduciary income taxation and Surrogate Court proceedings also preferred.
We offer a flexible workplace, a commitment to advancement, and significant client contact and responsibility. We value community engagement and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are focused on growing our Firm across our entire footprint, and welcome Associates who are looking for an inclusive and equitable environment, where mentoring, feedback and training are emphasized.
Annual salary range for this position is $137,000-$153,000.
Actual pay may be adjusted based on location, experience, or other job-related factors permitted by law.
Other benefits include:
• Bonus Program
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401k & Roth Plan Options with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account Plan Options
• 10 Annual Holidays
• Paid Time Off
NOTE: PHILLIPS LYTLE IS NOT WORKING WITH ANY SEARCH FIRMS IN CONNECTION WITH FILLING THIS POSITION.
LOCATIONS: Albany, New York, United States; Buffalo, New York, United States; Rochester, New York, United States

We are a preeminent law firm that provides the highest level of client service. It is practiced by each of our attorneys every day. Our firm goes above and beyond to meet our clients’ business goals. It’s known as The Phillips Lytle Way. Our firm dedicates itself to help, understands client goals, knows client industries and adds value – always. Our attorneys serve a multinational client base, including Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, global and regional financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, middle-market companies, startups, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals on important matters affecting their businesses and personal wealth. We take pride in being a multifaceted law firm — strong in a wide range of practice areas and nimble enough to meet and exceed all of our clients’ expectations.
We represent our clients in practices including, but not limited to: Corporate and Securities, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Tax, Mergers and Acquisitions, Startups, Intellectual Property, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Health Care, Life Sciences and Health Effects, Psychedelics, U.S.-Canada Business, Trusts and Estates, Banking and Financial Services, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights, Public Finance, Cybersecurity, AI, Litigation (including Commercial, Product Liability and Mass Torts, Personal Injury Defense, White Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations), Government Operations, International, Class Action, Appellate, Labor and Employment, Immigration, Insurance Coverage, Manufacturing, Higher Education, Not-For-Profit, Real Estate, Project Development, Telecommunications, Energy and Environment.
We have offices across New York State in Buffalo, Rochester, Chautauqua, Albany, New York City and Garden City, as well as in Washington, D.C., Chicago, IL and the Waterloo Region of Canada.
We are routinely recognized by Chambers USA, Legal 500, Best Lawyers in America®, Best Law Firms® and Super Lawyers®.