Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning AttorneyDesign Legacies. Protect Families. Build Relationships That Last Generations.Are you an experienced Estate Planning Attorney who enjoys helping clients protect what matters most?A highly respected and established estate planning practice serving clients throughout Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia is seeking an experienced attorney to join its growing team. This opportunity offers something increasingly rare in today's legal market: sophisticated, rewarding legal work combined with genuine flexibility and work-life balance.Whether you're seeking a traditional full-time position, a reduced-hour schedule, a phased-retirement opportunity, or a flexible arrangement that allows you to continue practicing at a high level while maintaining personal priorities, this firm is willing to structure the role around the right attorney.If you enjoy becoming a trusted advisor to families, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals while helping them preserve wealth, minimize taxes, and protect future generations, this could be the ideal next step in your career.Why This Opportunity Stands OutUnlike many law firms that prioritize billable hours above all else, this practice focuses on long-term client relationships, thoughtful planning, and exceptional client service.You'll have the opportunity to:Work on sophisticated estate and tax planning mattersAdvise successful families, professionals, executives, and business ownersDevelop meaningful, long-term client relationshipsEnjoy flexibility rarely found in private practiceCollaborate with financial advisors, CPAs, trustees, and wealth management professionalsJoin a collegial, supportive, and highly respected legal teamWork in an environment that values experience, judgment, and professionalismThe PracticeThe firm concentrates exclusively on:Estate PlanningWealth PreservationTrust Design and AdministrationSuccession PlanningProbate and Estate AdministrationTax-Efficient Wealth Transfer StrategiesBusiness Succession PlanningMulti-Generational PlanningAttorneys are given the opportunity to focus on high-value advisory work while serving clients through some of the most important financial and personal decisions of their lives.What You'll Be DoingAs an Estate Planning Attorney, you will serve as a trusted counselor and strategic advisor to clients and their families.Responsibilities include:Designing comprehensive estate plans tailored to each client's goalsDrafting sophisticated estate planning documentsPreparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directivesAdvising clients regarding wealth transfer strategiesCounseling closely held business owners on succession planningAssisting with trust and estate administration mattersCoordinating with accountants, financial planners, and fiduciariesGuiding clients from initial consultation through implementationParticipating in educational seminars and client presentationsSupporting business development and referral relationshipsThe Ideal CandidateWe're seeking an attorney who combines strong technical expertise with outstanding interpersonal skills.Required QualificationsJuris Doctor from an accredited law schoolActive bar membership in good standingMinimum 5 years of estate planning experienceExperience drafting sophisticated estate planning documentsStrong client counseling and relationship-building abilitiesAbility to independently manage matters from consultation through executionPreferred QualificationsLL.M. in TaxationAdvanced estate, gift, and fiduciary tax planning experienceExperience working with high-net-worth familiesBusiness succession planning expertiseMulti-state licensureEstablished referral relationships or portable businessFlexibility That Respects ExperienceThis firm understands that many accomplished attorneys are looking for alternatives to the traditional law firm model.Applications are welcomed from attorneys seeking:Full-Time EmploymentPart-Time EmploymentHybrid ArrangementsFlexible SchedulingPhased Retirement OpportunitiesReduced-Hour PracticeThe ideal candidate will be available to work in-office approximately three days per week, with flexibility available for the right individual.Compensation & BenefitsThe firm offers a highly competitive compensation package that can be customized based on experience, expertise, and business development contributions.Benefits include:Competitive base compensationPerformance bonusesOrigination incentivesHealth insurance401(k) planPaid time offPaid parkingProfessional development opportunitiesLeadership and growth potentialFlexible scheduling optionsFor attorneys with an established referral network or portable practice, compensation structures may be tailored to reflect long-term growth and business development contributions.Who Thrives Here?This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys:Meaningful client relationshipsSophisticated planning workComplex problem-solvingHelping families preserve wealth and legacyCollaborative professional environmentsHigh-level legal work without Big Law burnoutIf you're looking for a practice where your expertise is valued, your schedule can be respected, and your work truly makes a difference in clients' lives, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.