Trusts & Estates Attorney

LJW Solutions; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

High autonomy and career development

Job summary

LJW Solutions in Norfolk, VA seeks an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney to advise individuals, families, business owners and fiduciaries across estate planning, trust administration and probate matters.

The role emphasizes sophisticated planning work with close, long-term client relationships and collaboration with accountants and financial advisers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trusts & estates experience is required.
• Knowledge of Virginia probate law and procedure is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage matters independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide estate planning for individuals and families.
• Draft wills and trusts to meet client goals.
• Prepare powers of attorney and advance medical directives.
• Oversee trust administration and probate matters.
• Advise trustees and executors on fiduciary duties.
• Develop asset-protection and wealth-transfer strategies.
• Assist with business succession planning.
• Collaborate with accountants and financial advisors.

Skills

5+ years trusts & estates experience

Virginia probate knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Independent matter management

Strong client relationship skills

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney to join an established Private Client practice in Norfolk, Virginia.

The successful attorney will advise individuals, families, business owners and fiduciaries across a broad range of estate planning, trust administration and probate matters.

The position is particularly suited to an attorney who enjoys combining sophisticated planning work with close, long-term client relationships.

The Role

Your practice will include:

• Estate planning for individuals and families.
• Drafting wills and trusts.
• Powers of attorney and advance medical directives.
• Trust administration.
• Advising trustees and executors.
• Asset-protection planning.
• Business succession planning.
• Tax-efficient wealth-transfer strategies.
• Advising owners of closely held businesses.
• Working alongside accountants, financial advisers and other professionals.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• 5+ years of trusts and estates experience.
• Experience handling trust and estate administration.
• Knowledge of Virginia probate law and procedure.
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients would be advantageous.
• Business succession experience would be attractive.Strong client relationship skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently.

What’s on Offer?

• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• High degree of autonomy.
• Strong long‑term career‑development opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney looking for sophisticated private client work alongside meaningful responsibility and direct client relationships.