Trust & Estate Planning Attorney

Success Matcher Recruitment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Matcher Recruitment represents a premier, nationally recognized law firm seeking a sophisticated Trust & Estate Attorney to join their Tax section in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and collaborating with leading tax minds. Requirements include 5–8 years of experience, bar admissions in Florida, Pennsylvania, or DC (MD/VA a plus for DC applicants).

A J.D. is required and an LL.M.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of focused Trust & Estate practice.
• Admissions: Bar in Florida, Pennsylvania, or D.C. (MD/VA for D.C. applicants is a plus).
• A J.D. is required; an LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with exempt organizations beyond standard charitable giving.

Responsibilities

• Sophisticated estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax planning for UHNW clients.
• Complex trust and estate administration.
• Strategic business succession planning for closely-held entities.
• Advising on exempt organizations and charitable giving structures.

Skills

Estate planning

UHNW experience

Client counseling

Legal research

Education

J.D.

LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning

Job description

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

About the job Trust & Estate Planning Attorney

Success Matcher Recruitment is proud to represent a premier, nationally recognized law firm currently seeking a sophisticated Trust & Estate Attorney to join their robust Tax section. Our client is a powerhouse in the legal industry, legendary for their technical depth and their role as long-standing advisors to global tax platforms.

If you are looking to elevate your practice within a firm that balances high-stakes complexity with a collaborative, professional culture, this is your next move.

The Role

We are seeking an associate with 5 to 8 years of experience dedicated to the art of estate planning for high and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals. You will work alongside some of the industry's leading tax minds, focusing on:

• Sophisticated estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.
• Complex trust and estate administration.
• Strategic business succession planning for closely-held entities.
• Advising on exempt organizations and charitable giving structures.

What You Bring

• Experience: 5-8 years of focused Trust & Estate practice.
• Admissions: Current Bar admission in Florida, Pennsylvania, or D.C. (depending on your office preference). For D.C. applicants, MD or VA admission is a significant plus.
• Education: A J.D. is required; an LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is strongly preferred.
• The "Plus" Factor: Experience working with exempt organizations beyond standard charitable giving.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client doesn't just practice tax law; they help define it. By joining this team, you gain:

• Unrivaled Prestige: Work for a firm known globally for its technical contributions to tax portfolios.
• Future Security: 401(k) retirement plan and generous PTO/Holiday schedule.
• Growth: A platform that prioritizes professional development and high-level mentorship.