Estates & Trusts Attorney

Frost Law; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Short & Long Term Disability

Job summary

A law firm in Maryland is seeking an experienced Estate & Trust Attorney to join their team. This role includes drafting estate planning documents and administering probate estates. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience, excellent research and writing skills, and a strong commitment to client satisfaction. The position offers a competitive pay range of $140,000 to $200,000 per year and involves overseeing administrative staff to ensure the efficient management of probate and trust matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents.
• Administer probate estates in Maryland, D.C., or Virginia.
• Prepare and review fiduciary accountings.
• Prepare and review estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Prepare and review settlement agreements.
• Oversee the daily workflow of administrative staff.
• Delegate tasks to administrative staff effectively.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills

Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks

Ability to function well in a high-paced environment

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bar license in Maryland

At least seven years estate planning and probate experience

Job description

Experienced Estate & Trust Attorney

Frost Law seeks a highly qualified and experienced estate and trust attorney to join our legal team. This individual will work as part of a team on estate planning and probate matters. The role will have a heavy focus on probate and trust administration. The ideal candidate will have excellent research and writing skills, and demonstrated experience working with complex, high-net-worth clients. Must demonstrate high standards of professional excellence, a commitment to outstanding client satisfaction, ability to work well with others, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years experience as an estate & trust attorney, with a solid background in estate & trust administration.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Duties / Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents.
• Administer probate estates in Maryland, the District of Columbia and/or Virginia.
• Prepare and review fiduciary accountings.
• Prepare and review estate, gift and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Prepare and review settlement agreements.
• Oversee the daily workflow of administrative staff.
• Delegate tasks to administrative staff in an effective manner.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

• Must have a bar license in MD.
• At least seven years estate planning and probate experience required.

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching
• Short & Long Term Disability

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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Location: Annapolis, MD