Estate Planning & Administration Attorney

Jobot; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) participation from day one

Comprehensive benefits: Medical,Dental

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development assistance

Generous PTO & paid holidays

Collaborative boutique environment

1,650 annual billable hour target

Established reputation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate Attorney in Bethesda, MD to handle sophisticated estate planning and trust administration matters within a premier boutique practice. The role emphasizes high-quality drafting, fiduciary advisory work, and close client collaboration.

You will join a respected team with strong mentorship, aiming for excellent service delivery while balancing a demanding but rewarding workload in a leading Washington metropolitan area firm.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active state bar license (Maryland preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in Trusts & Estates law.
• Strong drafting and advisory experience with fiduciaries.

Responsibilities

• Draft sophisticated estate planning documents (wills, revocable/irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives).
• Manage estate and trust administration matters end-to-end.
• Advise fiduciaries on trust and estate administration.

Skills

Estate planning

Trusts & Estates

Legal drafting

Client communication

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

LL.M. in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

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

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

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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