Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Bethesda, MD seeks an Estate Planning Associate Attorney to join our boutique trusts and estates practice. You will draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and handle probate and estate administration, collaborating with experienced attorneys in a close-knit team.

Candidates must have a JD from an accredited law school, be admitted to the Maryland Bar, and bring 2+ years of estate planning experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Maryland Bar admission and good standing.
• 2+ years of estate planning or trusts and estates experience preferred.
• Experience drafting wills, trusts, or related estate planning documents.
• Strong academic background, legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Genuine interest in developing a long-term estate planning practice.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client service skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Assist clients with estate planning strategies, wealth preservation, and asset protection.
• Handle probate, trust administration, and estate administration matters.
• Research complex estate planning, tax, and inheritance issues.
• Work directly with clients to understand their goals and develop practical legal solutions.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated trusts and estates matters.
• Manage legal documents, deadlines, and client communications with professionalism and attention to detail.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical abilities

Client service

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Maryland Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a rewarding legal career helping individuals and families protect their assets, plan for the future, and preserve their legacies.


• Work on meaningful estate planning, trusts, probate, and estate administration matters.


• Join a respected boutique law firm where your contributions are valued and your work makes a direct impact.


• Collaborate with experienced attorneys in a professional, close-knit environment.


• Enjoy opportunities to expand your legal expertise, take ownership of substantive work, and develop lasting client relationships.

Location

Bethesda, MD | Primarily On-Site with Some Flexibility

Join our team in the heart of Bethesda, conveniently located in the Washington, D.C. metro area. We value in-person collaboration and offer some flexibility while maintaining a primarily office-based work environment.

Note

Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Maryland, demonstrate strong academic credentials, have a genuine interest in building a career in estate planning, and be comfortable working primarily on-site in Bethesda.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We are an established boutique law firm providing sophisticated legal counsel in estate planning, trusts and estates, probate, tax, and business law. Our team combines extensive legal experience with a personalized approach to helping clients navigate important financial, family, and business decisions. We value thoughtful legal work, professional growth, and attorneys who take pride in delivering exceptional client service.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Estate Planning Associate Attorney to join our growing trusts and estates practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who enjoys substantive legal work and wants to develop a long-term career in estate planning.

• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.


• Assist clients with estate planning strategies, wealth preservation, and asset protection.


• Handle probate, trust administration, and estate administration matters.


• Research complex estate planning, tax, and inheritance issues.


• Work directly with clients to understand their goals and develop practical legal solutions.


• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated trusts and estates matters.


• Manage legal documents, deadlines, and client communications with professionalism and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.


• Active Maryland Bar admission and good standing.


• 2+ years of estate planning or trusts and estates experience preferred.


• Experience drafting wills, trusts, or related estate planning documents preferred.


• Strong academic background, legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.


• Genuine interest in developing a long-term estate planning practice.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and client service skills.


• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great legal work comes from attorneys who are engaged, supported, and trusted to make a difference. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals, build meaningful client relationships, and strengthen your expertise in an intellectually rewarding practice area.

We’d love to hear from you.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Retirement plan


• Vision insurance