Estate Planning/Administration Associate

Job Overview Lerch, Early & Brewer, a full-service Bethesda law firm, seeks an experienced associate attorney to work in our Estates and Trusts practice. Responsibilities Drafting and implementation of sophisticated estate planning strategies, including: Foundational estate planning documents; Business succession planning; Asset protection planning; Complex estate and wealth transfer strategies including Generation‑Skipping Trusts, IDGTs, GRATs, and Charitable Trusts; Gift tax returns; Collaboration with CPAs and wealth advisors to ensure coordinated planning across disciplines. Estate and trust administration in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia, to include: Probate; Fiduciary accountings; Federal and State Estate Tax Returns. Qualifications Qualified candidates should have excellent academic credentials, prior work experience in the above‑described areas, superb attention to detail in drafting and client communication, the ability to perform complex tax research projects regarding income tax and estate and gift tax, and demonstrated client relationship skills. Ideal candidates will have a strong working knowledge of advanced estate planning and tax techniques and have obtained an LL.M in Taxation or be actively enrolled in an LL.M program. In addition, candidates must demonstrate high standards of professional excellence, a commitment to outstanding client satisfaction, the ability to work well with others, and a strong work ethic. Candidates must be licensed in at least one or more of Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia, and if not barred in Maryland, must be willing to become licensed in Maryland. Benefits Lerch, Early & Brewer offers excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and 401(k). The firm is conveniently located near the Bethesda Metro. Compensation The salary range for this position is $160,000 – $190,000 per year (based on experience), with potential for generous annual and monthly performance‑based bonuses. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we hire attorneys and staff with a wide variety of backgrounds and capabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lerch Early & Brewer