OVERVIEW

The Trusts & Estates Paralegal works individually, within the Trusts & Estates group, to assist attorneys in the administration of estates and trusts, and works on various projects under attorney supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares petition and related papers to probate clients’ wills;
Compiles exhibits to Form 706, the United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return and Form 709, the United States Gift Tax Return;
Creates first drafts of various T&E practice documents including by not limited to: cover letters, powers of attorney, health care proxies, living wills, unanimous written consents, bills, summaries of wills and trust agreements, trustee appointment/resignation/removal instruments, Crummey notices, promissory notes, GRAT agreements, various ancillary GRAT documents, and debt forgiveness letters;
Creates execution versions of various documents for signature including proofing for spelling errors, formatting, pagination, correct numbering of sections, cross-references, etc.;
Assists with administration of trusts by keeping track of trust information, including trust assets, current trustees, grantor trust status, GST-exempt status, etc.;
Plays an active role in helping the Firm to provide our clients with legal services of the highest caliber;
Conducts research and compiles corporate information and precedent binders;
Frequently interacts with partners, associates and clients; and
Performs other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree with high academic standing;
2-5 years of relevant experience preferred;
Experience supporting Trust & Estates attorneys highly desired;
Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills, with a strong commitment to client service and team work;
Ability to exercise initiative, problem-solve and proactively identify and escalate potential issues to attorneys;
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple matters, priorities and strict deadlines;
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions, work independently and collaborate effectively with a team;
Strong research, document review, drafting and proofreading skills;
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat; experience with iManage and legal AI tools preferred;
The flexibility to work a considerable amount of overtime and be available as needed; and
The willingness and ability to make a two year commitment.

This position is located in our New York office. The hours for this position are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 plus overtime. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and discretionary bonus(es), we offer a generous employee benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, medical, dental, vision care, 401(k) and substantial health club discounts.

About the company

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a premier U.S. law firm offering legal services in corporate, litigation, tax, executive compensation and benefits, and trusts and estates. It serves clients through transactional work, dispute resolution, tax planning, compensation guidance, and estate planning, using specialized teams to prepare documents and advocate on clients’ behalf. It differentiates itself with a two-century history, global recognition, and deep expertise across core practice areas, focusing on protecting clients’ interests and delivering tailored legal work. Its goal is to represent clients’ interests effectively by providing top-tier counsel across its key areas and helping clients achieve their objectives while maintaining a lasting professional reputation.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Town of Colonie, New York

Founded

1819

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Global Legal Post

Sep 28th, 2026

Weil recruits Cravath private equity chief as US practice co-head.

Weil recruits Cravath private equity chief as US practice co-head. Peter Feist returns to Weil in New York in major hire for firm following string of high-profile exits 28 September 2026 The head of Cravath Swaine & Moore's private equity practice has rejoined Weil in New York, in a coup for the firm following a cluster of senior defections. Peter Feist has returned as a partner and US co-head of Weil's private equity practice, having practised at the firm for nearly 20 years before moving to Cravath in 2023. His practice covers leveraged buyouts, public and private acquisitions, take-private transactions, minority and structured investments, recapitalisations and exits for clients including Advent International, Hayfin Capital and Canada's OMERS Private Equity. Last year he advised the executive team of McLarens Global on the $1.6bn recapitalisation of McLarens by Lee Equity Partners and Pacific General in its acquisition of a majority stake in Lenwich. "Peter's an exceptional private equity lawyer, trusted adviser and longtime friend and colleague to many of us at Weil," firm executive partner, Barry Wolf, said. "He is a natural leader, and we are thrilled that he is returning in this important role." Feist's move follows a clutch of recent departures from Weil in the US and UK, including the former co-head of the firm's US private equity business, Chris Machera, who left for Paul Weiss in August and was followed by a team of five other private equity lawyers. Michael Aiello, the former chair of Weil's corporate department, also exited for Cravath earlier this month with five partners, while in London the defections included office co-head David Avery-Gee and M&A partner Sarah Flaherty's move to Sullivan & Cromwell. Advertisement The Financial Times reported 23 partners in total had left Weil since April, with reports surfacing the firm was exploring options for its future, including a potential merger, amid the defections. A Weil spokesperson denied the reports, telling GLP earlier this month the firm "is not engaged in merger discussions with any firm". They added: "Like every leading firm, we continually evaluate opportunities to strengthen our platform." Feist will head Weil's US private equity practice alongside Kyle Krpata and Ramona Nee, who is set to suceed Wolf as executive partner at the start of next year. "Peter's return reflects the scale of our ambitions and our commitment to investing in the best talent," Nee said. "He is an extraordinary lawyer and practice leader, and we're proud that he has chosen to come home to Weil and help lead one of our flagship practices. This is the kind of significant investment we intend to continue making as we build for the future." Weil said it had recruited more than 50 lateral partners since the start of 2025, including eight that had boomeranged back to the firm so far this year, adding it expected to announce more partner hires in the coming weeks. The firm has been adding senior PE talent in recent months, including Jonathan Stott and Michael Hanna in San Francisco, who joined in August from Dechert and Kirkland, respectively. Last week it also announced that Freshfields partner Olga Stürmer was joining its Frankfurt office as a partner in the German private equity practice. LAW OVER BORDERS COMPARATIVE GUIDES Corporate Tax and Tax Controversy Law Guide Corporate taxation is rapidly evolving as governments strengthen enforcement and reshape international tax rules... | 6d. In a statement, the 1,200-lawyer firm said it "remains focused on executing its growth strategy - recruiting exceptional talent, investing in practices and markets that complement its core strengths, and building the capabilities and global platform to meet the evolving needs of its clients". A Cravath spokesperson commented: "We wish Peter well in his future endeavours." The Wall Street firm used to be virtually immune to partner departures but has itself seen rainmakers exit in recent years amid intense competition for talent among leading law firms. There have been at least 10 exits in 2026, among them George Schoen, Cravath's former global M&A co-chair, who joined US building materials supplier Martin Marietta as GC in February. Scott Bennett, who had been co-head of Cravath's venture capital and growth equity and digital assets practices in New York, also left for Sidley Austin in April.

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Apr 15th, 2026

Sidley adds Capital Markets partner Ellen Park in New York.

Sidley adds Capital Markets partner Ellen Park in New York. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Sidley is pleased to announce that Ellen Park has joined the firm's Capital Markets practice as a partner in Sidley's office in New York. Ms. Park joins from Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, where she was a partner in the Capital Markets and Venture Capital & Growth Equity practices. Her arrival follows that of Scott Bennett from Cravath, who recently joined Sidley's office in New York as Head of Technology Capital Markets. Ms. Park focuses her practice on capital markets and complex corporate transactions, representing issuers, investors, and financial institutions in a broad range of matters, including IPOs, venture capital and growth equity transactions, and other debt and equity offerings. She also regularly advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and disclosure matters. Ms. Park regularly advises venture capital-backed companies, as well as founders, investors, and financial institutions, on a wide range of corporate matters, including pre-IPO financings, IPOs and other capital markets transactions, company structuring, and shareholder arrangements. Her practice spans a broad range of industries, including technology, fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence, as well as healthcare and life sciences, consumer products and services, energy and infrastructure, industrials and chemicals, media and entertainment, and retail. "Ellen is an outstanding addition to our capital markets team. Her practice brings additional strength in venture, growth equity and technology-focused transactions, and further enhances our ability to support clients across the full lifecycle of their capital needs," said Yvette Ostolaza, the firm's Management Committee Chair and an Executive Committee member. "Her experience advising leading issuers, sponsors, and financial institutions, combined with her collaborative approach, aligns strongly with our strategic priorities and continued growth in New York." "Ellen combines sophisticated capital markets experience with strong relationships across the investment banking and private equity communities," said Sam Gandhi, global practice leader of the firm's Capital Markets group and a member of the firm's Executive Committee. "Having worked closely with Scott Bennett, she has been instrumental in building a dynamic venture and growth equity practice and will play a key role in expanding our capabilities in technology, digital assets, and other high-growth sectors." Ms. Park's arrival follows the addition of several partners to Sidley's New York office in 2026, including Greg Featherman in Tax; Jess Cheng in Banking, Payments and Fintech; Jeffrey Ross, Ji Hye You, and Leah Edelboim in Global Finance; Juan Arteaga in Antitrust and Competition; and Cliff Cone, Michael Sabin, and Daniel Drabkin in Investment Funds. The firm also added London-based Capital Markets partner James Inness in 2026. In 2025, Sidley added multiple partners to the office, including Mary Marks in Antitrust and Competition; Matthew Podolsky in White Collar Defense and Investigations; Ian McGinley in Securities Enforcement and Regulatory; David Grubman, Adam Cromie, George Hunter, and Demetrius Warrick in M&A; Andrew Colosimo, Patrick Greeley, Shant Manoukian, Andrew Fadale, and David Perkins in Private Equity; Christopher Jackson in Global Finance; Kristin Lee in Banking, Payments and Fintech; Amy Rubin in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation; and Bonnie Neuman, Nicholas Brandfon, and Melissa Hinkle in Real Estate. Sidley's Capital Markets team includes more than 260 lawyers around the globe, located in key international financial and industry centers. The team represents issuers, underwriters, and other participants in structuring and executing securities transactions in all the world's major financial markets. Sidley's lawyers regularly work on matters involving securities regulators and securities exchanges in those markets. Analysis | Jobs | News

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Apr 14th, 2026

Sidley grows Capital Markets practice with partner Scott Bennett in New York.

Sidley grows Capital Markets practice with partner Scott Bennett in New York. Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Sidley is pleased to announce that Scott Bennett has joined the firm's Capital Markets practice as a partner in Sidley's office in New York as Head of Technology Capital Markets. Mr. Bennett joins from Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP where he was co-head of both the Venture Capital & Growth Equity practice and the Digital Assets practice. Mr. Bennett represents issuers, investors, and investment banks in public and private securities offerings and has extensive experience advising emerging and high-growth companies and venture investors. He is widely recognized for his work with companies and investors in the technology, fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence sectors, as well as in traditional industries including energy, consumer products, life sciences, transportation, and shipping. His practice also includes mergers and acquisitions transactions, corporate governance matters, and general strategic advisory work for public and private companies. He has advised on numerous IPOs, direct listings and other public market transactions, and significant venture financings and private placements. "Scott is exactly the kind of capital markets partner we want to bring into the firm. His practice sits squarely at the intersection of venture, growth equity, and traditional capital markets, and he also serves several of our existing clients whose representation will be consolidated across our global network," said Yvette Ostolaza, the firm's Management Committee Chair and an Executive Committee member. "Just as importantly, his expertise in digital assets and emerging technologies further enhances our reputation among clients at the forefront of innovation, areas where we are deeply committed to expanding globally." "What stands out about Scott is not just the quality of his capital markets experience, but the breadth of his relationships and the platform-building potential he brings. He has developed a strong following among venture-backed companies, investors, and underwriters," said Sam Gandhi, global practice leader of the firm's Capital Markets group and a member of the firm's Executive Committee. "Scott is well positioned to help us capture the next wave of IPOs and growth-company relationships while driving meaningful cross-practice collaboration across the firm." Mr. Bennett's arrival follows the addition of several partners to Sidley's New York office in 2026, including Greg Featherman in Tax; Jess Cheng in Banking, Payments and Fintech; Jeffrey Ross, Ji Hye You and Leah Edelboim in Global Finance; Juan Arteaga in Antitrust and Competition; and Cliff Cone, Michael Sabin, and Daniel Drabkin in Investment Funds. The firm also added London-based Capital Markets partner James Inness in 2026. In 2025, Sidley added multiple partners to the office, including Mary Marks in Antitrust and Competition; Matthew Podolsky in White Collar Defense and Investigations; Ian McGinley in Securities Enforcement and Regulatory; David Grubman, Adam Cromie, George Hunter, and Demetrius Warrick in M&A; Andrew Colosimo, Patrick Greeley, Shant Manoukian, Andrew Fadale, and David Perkins in Private Equity; Christopher Jackson in Global Finance; Kristin Lee in Banking, Payments and Fintech; Amy Rubin in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation; and Bonnie Neuman, Nicholas Brandfon, and Melissa Hinkle in Real Estate. Sidley's Capital Markets team includes more than 260 lawyers around the globe located in key international financial and industry centers. The team represents issuers, underwriters, and other participants in structuring and executing securities transactions in all the world's major financial markets. Sidley's lawyers regularly work on matters involving securities regulators and securities exchanges in those markets. Sidley is an elite global law firm. With approximately 2,300 lawyers and 160 years of experience, we have established a reputation for deploying innovative legal strategies to achieve powerful results for our clients in complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Our perspective and reach are truly global, supported by 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial, regulatory, and financial centers across the world. Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 75 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape. Analysis | Jobs | News

Business Wire

Feb 25th, 2026

Davis Polk Welcomes Executive Compensation Partner Amanda Hines Gold in New York

Davis Polk welcomes Executive Compensation partner Amanda Hines Gold in New York. NEW YORK-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Davis Polk today announced that Amanda Hines Gold has joined the firm as a partner in the Executive Compensation practice in New York. "Amanda brings significant experience advising on the executive compensation aspects of complex transactions, as well as on the design and implementation of equity and other incentive compensation arrangements for companies at all stages," said Neil Barr, Davis Polk's Chair and Managing Partner. "She is an excellent addition to our preeminent executive compensation team, and we are pleased to welcome her to Davis Polk." Ms. Gold advises clients on a broad range of executive compensation matters, including designing, drafting and negotiating severance, change in control and executive employment agreements, preparing related disclosures for securities filings, and managing all executive compensation and employee benefits aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings. She also frequently designs and provides practical advice on the administration of equity incentive plans and complex awards for private and public clients. Ms. Gold joins Davis Polk from Cravath, where she was a partner in the Executive Compensation and Benefits practice. "We are very excited that Amanda is joining our team," said Jennifer Conway, head of Davis Polk's Executive Compensation practice. "Amanda is exceptionally talented. She has deep experience advising clients on a variety of corporate transactions, from public and private company M&A matters to IPOs, as well as valuable experience in the tech space and with early-stage companies. She represents an exciting opportunity to grow our team to meet increasing demand from clients." Ms. Gold said, "Davis Polk is an exceptional firm with a highly regarded Executive Compensation team. I am thrilled to be joining such a distinguished and collaborative group." Multiple publications, including Chambers USA and Legal 500 U.S., recognize Ms. Gold as a leading executive compensation lawyer. Chambers USA notes that Ms. Gold has a "reputation for her employee benefits practice, acting for an impressive client roster who turn to her for her expert advice in complex executive compensation issues." Clients quoted by Chambers note that she is "commercial and smart" and "a trusted partner for complex executive compensation and benefits matters." About Davis Polk. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on us for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com. About Davis Polk's Executive Compensation practice. Clients count on Davis Polk's executive compensation team for advice on transactions, compensation design and disclosure, and governance and regulatory matters. Our broad transactional and advisory practice serves companies, boards of directors, compensation committees, fund sponsors and individual executives. Collaborating closely with colleagues throughout the firm, we design innovative compensation arrangements and navigate sensitive governance and disclosure issues. Clients enlist our counsel in connection with public and private transactions, private equity and other investment funds, securities offerings, and bankruptcies and restructurings. Clients turn to us for representation in compensation and benefit matters before the SEC, IRS, DOL and PBGC. We advise clients on interactions with proxy advisers, special-interest stakeholders and the media. Our lawyers are widely regarded as leading advisers on senior executive employment and separation agreements, carried interest, stock options and other equity-based compensation, golden parachute arrangements, deferred compensation and related tax considerations.

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Oct 31st, 2025

Valero Energy Corporation’s $4 Billion Revolving Credit Facility

Cravath represented the administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner in connection with a $4 billion revolving credit facility made available to Valero Energy Corporation, a leading…