Estate Planning Attorney

Job Description

Estate Planning Attorney (5+Years of Experience)

Location: Bethesda, Maryland



Experience Level: Mid-Level Associate 5+ years



Bar Admission: Maryland State Bar (required); Washington D.C & Virginia Bar is a plus


About the Role: A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking a skilled and client-focused Estate Planning Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join its team. This is an opportunity to grow your career in a collegial, team-oriented environment while working on sophisticated estate planning and wealth preservation matters for individuals, families, and closely held businesses.


Responsibilities:

• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, and advance directives.
  
  
• Provide strategic guidance on estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer (GST), and income tax planning.
  
  
• Advise clients on charitable giving, business succession planning, and asset protection.
  
  
• Collaborate with fiduciaries, financial advisors, and tax professionals to implement estate and wealth transfer plans.
  
  
• Support clients through probate and trust administration processes, including court filings and beneficiary communication.
  
  
• Conduct legal research and stay current on state and federal tax and estate laws.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related tax matters.
  
  
• Strong understanding of Oregon probate code and estate/gift tax regulations.
  
  
• LL.M. in Taxation or CPA background is preferred but not required.
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage long-term client relationships.
  
  
• Exceptional drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
  
  
• Must be licensed to practice in Maryland.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
  
  
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k) with match, and more.
  
  
• Flexible hybrid work schedule but mostly in office
  
  
• Supportive and collaborative work culture with real advancement potential.
  
  
• Meaningful work with clients who value long-term planning and trusted legal counsel.
  
  

If you are interested in this role apply here or reach out to me directly at View email address on click.appcast.io

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.