Attorney - Estates & Trusts

GORDON FEINBLATT LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Floating holiday

Parental leave

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

401k plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Bonus eligibility

Pre-tax parking

Affinity groups

Volunteer activities

Fitness discounts

Bar dues

Mobile device discount

Notary services

Mentorship program

Job summary

Gordon Feinblatt LLC in Baltimore seeks an Attorney for our Trusts and Estates Practice Group to oversee estate administration, probate, tax returns, and fiduciary accounting in complex matters.

The role involves drafting estate planning documents, coordinating with clients and advisors, and leading projects as first chair. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and business development are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have five to seven years of experience administering large and complex estates and trusts.
• Experience drafting all types of estate planning documents.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and problem-solving aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Administer probate process and prepare federal/state estate tax returns and related tax projections.
• Coordinate preparation of income tax returns for individuals and fiduciaries.
• Prepare fiduciary accountings and distributions to beneficiaries; coordinate fiduciary tax return preparation.
• Prepare sophisticated estate planning documents and ancillary transactional documents; communicate with clients and outside advisors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Creative problem-solving

Business development

First chairing projects

Job description

Description

We are seeking an Attorney for our Trusts and Estates Practice Group.

Estate administration responsibilities will include handling all aspects of the probate process, preparing federal and state estate tax returns, running various tax projections, coordinating the preparation of income tax returns (individual and fiduciary) and all other administration matters. Trust administration responsibilities will include preparation of fiduciary accountings, distributions to beneficiaries, tax planning, and coordination of fiduciary income tax return preparation.

Estate planning responsibilities will include preparation of sophisticated estate planning documents and ancillary transactional documents and accompanying written correspondence with clients discussing these materials, running various economic projections, and interfacing with clients and outside advisors to implement plans.

Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum of five to seven years of experience administering large and complex estates and all types of trusts and drafting all types of estate planning documents.

Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrate creative problem-solving skills and an aptitude for business generation. Candidate should have experience first chairing projects, and assuming significant responsibility for clients.

Why Join Gordon Feinblatt?

Gordon Feinblatt is committed to the development, mentoring, and advancement of legal professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our culture provides an inclusive and flexible work atmosphere that provides us the ability to deliver the service and support that our clients, attorneys, and personnel deserve.

Compensation Package:

We value your skills and offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package including but not limited to:

• Annual Paid Leave Time
• Firm Paid Holidays and a Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA
• 401K and Money Purchase Pension Plan
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance (Firm Paid and Voluntary for Employee and Dependents)
• Performance Evaluation Program with eligibility for an annual base salary increase and bonus. Pre-Tax Parking Program
• Affinity Groups
• Paid Volunteer Activities
• Fitness Center Discounts
• Bar Association Dues
• Mobile Device Discount Program
• Notary Fees
• and a Mentorship and Buddy Program.

Additional benefits information can be found here.

Professional Growth:

Elevate your skills and knowledge in a supportive legal environment.

Work/Life Harmony:

We embrace flexibility by empowering our teams to achieve work-life balance while optimizing productivity.

Team Environment:

Collaborate with experienced attorneys and legal professionals to achieve goals.

Corporate Social Responsibility:

We are committed to fostering positive change and making a meaningful impact through our unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility.

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