Trusts and Estates Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced attorney to join its Trusts and Estates Practice in Alexandria, VA. The role involves estate planning, trust administration, and some litigation, serving individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners.

Virginia Bar admission is required; MD and DC admissions are a plus. Position offers flexibility to base out of Alexandria or Leesburg, with a focus on fiduciary law and tax matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of substantive experience in Wills, Trusts, and Estates.
• Strong knowledge of fiduciary law, probate procedures, and estate administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on comprehensive estate planning, including wills and trusts.
• Develop tailored estate plans addressing complex family structures and tax concerns.
• Draft, review, and amend estate planning documents for legal compliance.
• Counsel clients on estate and gift tax implications.
• Guide executors and trustees in probate and trust administration.
• Prepare probate filings and related submissions to the Commissioner of Accounts.
• Advise fiduciaries on notices, claims, asset valuation, and fiduciary duties.
• Resolve disputes involving fiduciary administration and beneficiary rights.

Skills

Estate planning

Drafting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Interactive Legal Services

Clio

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney to join its Trusts and Estates Practice in Alexandria, VA. The attorney will provide legal counsel in estate planning, trust administration, and estate administration, including litigation. This role involves working with individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners on estate planning and related tax matters. Admission to the Virginia Bar is required, with MD and DC admissions being a plus. The position offers flexibility to be based out of Alexandria or Leesburg.

Duties

• Advise clients on comprehensive estate planning, including wills and trusts.
• Develop tailored estate plans addressing complex family structures and tax concerns.
• Draft, review, and amend estate planning documents for legal compliance.
• Counsel clients on estate and gift tax implications.
• Guide executors and trustees in probate and trust administration.
• Prepare probate filings and related submissions to the Commissioner of Accounts.
• Advise fiduciaries on notices, claims, asset valuation, and fiduciary duties.
• Resolve disputes involving fiduciary administration and beneficiary rights.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of substantive experience in Wills, Trusts, and Estates.
• Strong knowledge of fiduciary law, probate procedures, and estate administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Interactive Legal Services and Clio software.
• Demonstrated interest in estate planning.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Virginia Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in estate planning and administration.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance