Associate Attorney

Stouffer Legal; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

15 Days PTO Annually

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Paid Training and Onboarding

Job summary

Stouffer Legal is seeking a full-time Estate Planning Attorney to meet with individuals and families interested in estate planning services. You will listen to concerns, propose optimal solutions, and lead client reviews of documents drafted by the paralegal team.

The role emphasizes training, mentorship, and maintaining strong client relationships. You will join a collaborative, growth-minded firm with predictable hours and a focus on work-life balance, offering structured earning paths and

Qualifications

• Law degree and MD license to practice in Maryland.
• Experience in a professional law firm environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective clients to recommend estate planning solutions (e.g., trusts, wills, powers of attorney).
• Guide clients through the full planning process, including document review and execution.
• Collaborate with paralegals to ensure timely and accurate document drafting.
• Maintain accurate records and client communications using internal systems.
• Attend weekly team meetings and training sessions.
• Assist in team-building and professional development events.
• In-office role, Mondays–Fridays, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Gaithersburg, MD.

Skills

Strong communicator

Client presentation

Structured consultations

Organized

Tech-savvy

Education

Maryland law license

Tools

Microsoft Office/Office 365

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Stouffer Legal was founded in 2013 to provide comprehensive estate planning and estate administration services. We are based in Towson, Maryland, and serve clients throughout Maryland, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Florida. Our firm has built a culture around professionalism, collaboration, and long-term client relationships. As we grow, we remain committed to delivering thoughtful, high-quality legal service grounded in empathy, education, and integrity.

About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Attorney to join our Estate Planning team. In this position, your role would be to meet with individuals and families who have expressed interest in estate planning services via the company's marketing efforts (you don't have to bring in your own clients). You would listen to their concerns, as well as their goals and objectives, and propose the best solution to help them achieve their objectives. You would guide them to make a decision to move forward with your proposed plan, collecting partial payment. Our paralegal team would draft the plan documents and you would lead any subsequent meetings with the clients to review the documents and make sure they understand and agree.

Why Attorneys Thrive at Stouffer Legal

• Professional Advantages
• True Work-Life Balance – Predictable schedule and reasonable caseloads allow for personal time and focus.
• Multiple Earning Paths – Earn above your base salary through structured tenure and performance-based opportunities.
• No Book of Business Required – We handle client acquisition so you can focus on practicing law.
• Fully Managed Marketing – Your calendar stays full through in-house marketing efforts.
• Pre-Scheduled Consultations – All meetings are booked for you in advance.
• No Prior Estate Planning Experience Needed – We provide hands-on training to help you build your skillset in this specialized area.
• Weekly Legal Training & Development – Internal sessions to refine your technical expertise and stay sharp.
• Team-Based Culture – Join a collaborative team that values mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective clients to recommend appropriate estate planning solutions (e.g., Asset Protection Trusts, Revocable Living Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney)
• Guide clients through the full planning process, including document review and execution
• Collaborate with paralegals to ensure timely and accurate document drafting
• Maintain accurate records and client communications using our internal systems
• Participate in weekly team meetings and training sessions
• Occasionally assist in team-building and professional development events
• Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• This is an in-office role based in Gaithersburg, MD.
• Prioritize client facing meetings throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Law degree and license to practice in Maryland.
• Minimum of 1 years of experience working in a professional law firm environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A strong communicator who listens actively and explains complex concepts clearly
• Comfortable presenting estate plans and handling client questions or objections
• Able to follow structured consultation frameworks and maintain high closing rates
• Organized and tech-savvy, with familiarity in Microsoft Office, Office 365, and Adobe Acrobat
• Professional, client-focused, and growth-oriented

Requirements

• Ability to engage new clients in initial consultations
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, etc.)

Compensation and Firm-Wide Benefits

• Base Salary + Monthly Bonus
• Benefits Start on Day One
• Health Insurance (CareFirst) – 50% company contribution.
• Dental & Vision Insurance – Offered as part of your benefits package.
• Short-term; Long-Term Disability Insurance – 100% employer-paid.
• Basic Life Insurance – 100% employer-paid.
• 401(k) – Up to 4% company matching, no vesting period.
• 15 Days of PTO Annually – Increases with tenure.
• 3 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Training and Onboarding

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of our Firm.