Estate Planning & Administration Attorney

Jobot; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Jobot, a respected boutique law firm in McLean, VA, seeks an experienced Estate Planning & Administration Attorney to join its private client services practice.

The role focuses on sophisticated estate planning, trust and estate administration for high-net-worth clients, with a collaborative, partner-led environment and clear potential for partnership.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia Bar admission required (Maryland and/or DC admission is a plus).
• Estate planning and estate administration experience.
• Strong drafting skills.
• Experience working with high-net-worth clients preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating effectively with partners and staff.

Responsibilities

• Draft sophisticated estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives.
• Advise clients regarding wealth transfer, estate tax, gift tax, and business succession planning.
• Handle probate and estate administration matters from initial filings through final distributions.
• Counsel trustees, executors, and fiduciaries regarding trust and estate administration.
• Assist clients with trust funding and implementation of estate plans.
• Work directly with accountants, financial advisors, and wealth managers to coordinate planning strategies.
• Conduct legal research involving estate, tax, and fiduciary issues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and practical legal advice.

Skills

Estate planning

Drafting skills

Client communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job details

Trusts & Estates + Estate Administration + High-Net-Worth Clients + Boutique Law Firm + Sophisticated Planning + Partnership Track + No Billable Hour Grind

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Anne-Laure McGrory

Salary: $110,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a highly respected boutique law firm focused exclusively on sophisticated estate planning, trust and estate administration, and wealth preservation. Our attorneys partner closely with individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries to develop customized strategies that protect assets, minimize tax exposure, and preserve generational wealth.

Our collaborative environment emphasizes exceptional client service, thoughtful legal counsel, and long-term relationships. We pride ourselves on providing sophisticated work typically found at larger firms while maintaining the flexibility, accessibility, and collegial culture of a boutique practice.

Why join us

• Sophisticated estate planning matters without BigLaw bureaucracy


• Work directly with experienced partners and high-net-worth clients


• Opportunity to develop trusted client relationships


• Collegial, team-oriented culture


• High-quality legal work with manageable billable expectations


• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Clear path toward partnership


• Stable and well-established practice with an excellent reputation

Job Details

Our client is seeking an experienced Estate Planning & Administration Attorney to join its growing private client services practice. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with individuals, families, business owners, fiduciaries, and closely held businesses on sophisticated estate planning and wealth preservation matters.

The ideal candidate enjoys building long-term client relationships, solving complex planning challenges, and working collaboratively within a boutique environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft sophisticated estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives.


• Advise clients regarding wealth transfer, estate tax, gift tax, and business succession planning.


• Handle probate and estate administration matters from initial filings through final distributions.


• Counsel trustees, executors, and fiduciaries regarding trust and estate administration.


• Assist clients with trust funding and implementation of estate plans.


• Work directly with accountants, financial advisors, and wealth managers to coordinate planning strategies.


• Conduct legal research involving estate, tax, and fiduciary issues.


• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and practical legal advice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school


• Active Virginia Bar admission required (Maryland and/or DC admission is a plus)


• Estate planning and estate administration experience


• Strong drafting skills


• Experience working with high-net-worth clients preferred


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating effectively with partners and staff

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