Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney

Orionplacement; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an attorney licensed in Maryland to lead estate planning and elder law matters in a collaborative, growth‑driven practice in Maryland. You will counsel clients, draft complex documents, and guide families through Medicaid and special needs planning while building lasting client relationships.

The role combines in‑office collaboration with flexible scheduling as you establish your practice within the firm, and offers meaningful opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Bar license required.
• 2+ years of elder law or estate planning experience required.
• Strong estate planning drafting, counseling, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Genuine interest in growing professionally and helping build the practice.
• Experience with special needs planning, Medicaid planning, estate administration, trusts, or related areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals and families on estate planning, elder law, asset protection, and related planning needs.
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and other sophisticated planning documents.
• Advise clients on Medicaid planning, special needs planning, estate and trust administration, guardianship, and fiduciary issues.
• Lead client meetings and translate complex legal concepts into practical, understandable guidance.
• Manage matters from initial consultation through planning, documentation, and implementation.
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, financial professionals, and other advisors to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Develop strong client and professional relationships that support the continued growth of the practice.
• Contribute to business development efforts and take an active role in building your own practice within the firm.

Skills

Maryland Bar license

Elder law / estate planning experience

Estate planning drafting & counseling

Client relationships

Independent management with teamwork

Strong written/verbal/organizational/|

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals and families protect assets, plan for the future, and navigate important life decisions.
• Join a collaborative legal team that values thoughtful counseling, high-quality work, and long-term client relationships.
• Handle sophisticated estate planning and elder law matters while continuing to deepen your technical expertise.
• Build your own professional reputation and practice with a firm that encourages relationship development and growth.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys and professionals who are committed to education, teamwork, and exceptional client service.
• Earn greater schedule flexibility as you establish yourself, meet performance goals, and demonstrate consistent results.

Location: Columbia, MD or Rockville, MD. This role is designed around meaningful in-office collaboration, particularly while getting established with our team. Hybrid flexibility is available as performance goals and benchmarks are successfully met.

Note: Candidates must be actively licensed to practice law in Maryland and have 2+ years of directly relevant elder law or estate planning experience.

About Us

We are a Maryland-based law firm focused on helping individuals and families navigate estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, and related matters with clarity and confidence. Our approach combines strong legal knowledge with education, thoughtful counseling, and highly personalized service. We value attorneys who want to grow professionally, contribute to a strong team, and build lasting relationships with clients and referral partners. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Counsel individuals and families on estate planning, elder law, asset protection, and related planning needs.
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and other sophisticated planning documents.
• Advise clients on matters that may include Medicaid planning, special needs planning, estate and trust administration, guardianship, and fiduciary issues.
• Lead client meetings and translate complex legal concepts into practical, understandable guidance.
• Manage matters from initial consultation through planning, documentation, and implementation.
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, financial professionals, and other advisors to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Develop strong client and professional relationships that support the continued growth of the practice.
• Contribute to business development efforts and take an active role in building your own practice within the firm.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Bar license required.
• 2+ years of elder law or estate planning experience required.
• Strong estate planning drafting, counseling, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Genuine interest in growing professionally and helping build the practice.
• Experience with special needs planning, Medicaid planning, estate administration, trusts, or related areas is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Do work that directly improves the lives and long-term security of clients and their families.
• Grow within a sophisticated practice that values education, collaboration, and excellent client service.
• Develop your own professional relationships and practice rather than simply managing an assigned caseload.
• Gain greater autonomy and scheduling flexibility as you establish a strong track record with the team.
• Join colleagues who care about both the quality of the work and the purpose behind it.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance