Estate Planning Associate Attorney — Growth & Client Impact

Orion Placement; 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

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.