In-House Counsel & Portfolio Manager (Probate)

Location: In-person hybrid position based in Rye Brook, New York; in-office Mondays through Thursdays and fully remote on Fridays.

Compensation: $150,000 base plus $11,500 incentive opportunities based on performance.

Company

hirify.global uses financial strength and technology-driven innovation to simplify legal processes and help plaintiffs, heirs, attorneys, and healthcare providers access money and care more efficiently.

What you will do

• Monitor and maintain a nationwide portfolio of pending assignments in open probate matters.
• Represent Probate Advance’s beneficial interests in New York estate proceedings.
• Draft, review, and file court pleadings, motions, and legal instruments across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise on contract interpretation, templates, underwriting escalations, risk allocation, obligations, workflow improvements, and recovery strategies.
• Partner with Enterprise Risk on policies, procedures, compliance, and best practices.
• Manage probate litigation, outside counsel, and nationwide relationships with probate attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active admission or pending admission to the New York State Bar.
• 1–2 years of experience in Trust and Estates law or probate litigation.
• Willingness to seek bar admission in key jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in judgment enforcement.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for resolving multi-party estate disputes and settlement discussions.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid schedule with four in-office days and remote work on Fridays.
• Performance-based incentive opportunities in addition to base compensation.
• Multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent expenses.
• Paid time off to recharge.