Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney — Tax-Smart Planning

Woods Rogers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) + matching

Travel to client meetings

Job summary

Woods Rogers seeks a Trusts and Estates Attorney to join its Norfolk, VA office. The attorney will advise individuals and families on estate planning, asset protection, probate, and trust administration, drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and directives, while addressing tax implications and complex family dynamics.

The role requires JD, Virginia bar, 5+ years in related fields, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• Admission to Virginia bar required.
• Minimum of five years in trusts and estates practice.
• Experience with complex estate planning preferred.
• Familiarity with LLCs and S corporations.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in legal research and relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related documents.
• Tailor estate plans for asset protection, governance, and charitable giving.
• Guide clients through trust administration, trustee duties, and distributions.
• Prepare trust accountings and related documents.
• Coordinate with accountants for tax filings and returns.
• Advise on tax-efficient estate planning and probate avoidance.
• Represent clients in probate proceedings and fiduciary matters.
• Stay current on changes in state probate laws and federal tax policy.

Skills

Estate law

Client relations

Legal research

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Virginia Bar Admission

Tools

Westlaw

MS Office

Trust platforms

Job description

Woods Rogers seeks a Trusts and Estates Attorney to join its Norfolk, VA office. The attorney will advise individuals and families on estate planning, asset protection, probate, and trust administration, drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and directives, while addressing tax implications and complex family dynamics.

The role requires JD, Virginia bar, 5+ years in related fields, and strong communication.