Trusts and Estates Attorney- 3626745

AMS Staffing Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 157,500 - 192,500; Full time

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. in Tysons Corner, VA, is seeking a mid-level to senior Trusts & Estates Associate for its sophisticated private wealth practice. The role offers exposure to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families on complex estate planning, trust administration, and wealth transfer matters.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience advising clients with significant taxable estates and crafting customized strategies to preserve and transfer wealth across generations.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission.
• 7+ years of trusts and estates experience in a law firm.
• Experience handling estate planning and administration for high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients on sophisticated estate planning strategies.
• Draft and implement complex estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and wealth transfer vehicles.
• Counsel clients on federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.
• Manage estate and trust administration from inception through completion.
• Assist fiduciaries, trustees, executors, and beneficiaries with administration issues.
• Prepare and review estate and gift tax returns and related filings.
• Collaborate with accountants, family offices, and advisors to develop comprehensive planning solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships while delivering practical legal advice.

Skills

Estate planning

Client counseling

Drafting complex documents

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Location: Tysons Corner, Va.

Term: Perm

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Overview

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a mid-level to senior Trusts & Estates Associate to join its sophisticated private wealth practice. This position offers the opportunity to work with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on complex estate planning, trust administration, and wealth transfer matters.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising clients with significant taxable estates and developing customized estate planning strategies designed to preserve and transfer wealth across generations.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients on sophisticated estate planning strategies.
• Draft and implement complex estate planning documents, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and advanced wealth transfer vehicles.
• Counsel clients regarding federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.
• Manage estate and trust administration matters from inception through completion.
• Assist fiduciaries, trustees, executors, and beneficiaries with trust and estate administration issues.
• Prepare and review estate tax returns, gift tax returns, and related filings.
• Collaborate with accountants, financial advisors, family offices, and other professional advisors to develop comprehensive planning solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional service and practical legal advice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 7 years of trusts and estates experience in a law firm environment.
• Significant experience handling sophisticated estate planning and estate/trust administration matters for high-net-worth clients.
• Experience working with taxable estates valued at $30 million and above.
• Strong understanding of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax concepts.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, communication, and client counseling skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex matters while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Competitive salary starting at $175,000+, based on experience.
• Flexible office location in the MVA area, prefer to be in Tysons Corner Virginia office, But Must be licensed to practice in Virginia.
• Opportunity to work within a sophisticated private wealth and trusts & estates practice serving high-net-worth clientele.