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Estate Planning & Administration Attorney

$135k - $185k

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Associate Attorney- Estate Planning & Trust Administration Sophisticated Trusts & Estates Practice | Bethesda, MD | 1,650 Billable Hour Target

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Salary: $135,000 - $185,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded decades ago and based in Bethesda, Maryland, we are a highly respected boutique law firm dedicated to providing sophisticated legal counsel in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and family law throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Our attorneys are recognized for combining deep technical knowledge with practical advice and personalized client service. We foster a collaborative, collegial environment where attorneys have the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters while building long-term client relationships and maintaining an excellent quality of life.

Why join us?

Competitive Compensation
401(k): Participation beginning on your first day
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Assistance
Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
Collaborative Boutique Environment: Work alongside highly respected Trusts & Estates attorneys in one of the region's premier estate planning practices
Work-Life Balance: 1,650 annual billable hour target
Established Reputation: Over four decades serving clients throughout the Washington metropolitan area

Job Details

Key Responsibilities & Duties:
  • Draft sophisticated estate planning documents including wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives
  • Manage estate and trust administration matters from inception through completion
  • Advise fiduciaries regarding trust and estate administration
  • Prepare and review probate filings and related court documents
  • Counsel clients regarding estate planning strategies and wealth preservation
  • Assist clients with estate settlement and trust administration issues
  • Communicate directly with clients, financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals
  • Conduct legal research related to estate planning, fiduciary matters, and taxation
  • Maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and responsiveness
  • Handle sophisticated estate planning matters with minimal supervision
Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active state bar license (Maryland preferred; waiver/reciprocity may be considered)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience practicing Trusts & Estates law
  • Strong experience with estate and trust administration
  • Significant drafting experience involving sophisticated estate planning documents
  • Experience advising fiduciaries and administering estates
  • Strong understanding of probate and trust administration
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to independently manage matters while working collaboratively within a team
  • LL.M. in Taxation is a strong plus

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