Trust and Estate Attorney

Jobot; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Trust and Estate Attorney in Virginia to provide comprehensive counsel on estate planning, administration, and probate matters for a well-known firm.

The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate, be licensed to practice law in Virginia, and have a minimum of 5 years of experience, with strong negotiation and interpersonal communication skills to explain complex legal matters clearly.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required.
• Must possess a license to practice law in the state.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Trust and Estate Attorney.
• Proven experience in estate administration.
• Excellent knowledge of trust and estate law, probate procedures, and tax implications of estate planning.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters in clear, understandable terms.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel on all aspects of trust and estate law, including estate planning, estate administration, and probate matters.
• Draft, review, and revise various legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning instruments.
• Represent clients in probate and surrogate court, handling estate administration, and trust termination.
• Collaborate with tax professionals to develop tax-efficient estate plans.
• Provide legal advice to trustees and beneficiaries regarding trust interpretation, administration, and disputes.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect estate planning and probate law.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Legal explanation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ethan Goldman

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a well known and respected estate planning firm.

Why join us

• 401K Match
• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Disability Insurance

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel on all aspects of trust and estate law, including estate planning, estate administration, and probate matters.
• Draft, review, and revise various legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning instruments.
• Represent clients in probate and surrogate court, handling estate administration, and trust termination.
• Collaborate with tax professionals to develop tax-efficient estate plans.
• Provide legal advice to trustees and beneficiaries regarding trust interpretation, administration, and disputes.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect estate planning and probate law.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required.
• Must possess a license to practice law in the state.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Trust and Estate Attorney.
• Proven experience in estate administration.
• Excellent knowledge of trust and estate law, probate procedures, and tax implications of estate planning.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters in clear, understandable terms.

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