Trusts & Estates Attorney — Growth‑Oriented Practice

Shannon & Wright LLP; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon & Wright LLP in Alexandria, VA, seeks an experienced attorney for its Trusts and Estates Practice to advise clients on estate planning, trust administration, and related tax matters. The role involves working with individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners, with opportunities to handle litigation as needed.

Admission to the Virginia Bar is required; MD and DC credentials are a plus. The position offers flexibility to base out of our Alexandria or Leesburg office and includes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of substantive Wills, Trusts and Estates experience.
• Strong knowledge of wills, trusts, fiduciary law, probate procedures, and estate administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Experience with Interactive Legal Services and Clio is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on comprehensive estate planning, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives.
• Develop tailored estate plans that address complex family structures, tax concerns, and charitable giving.
• Draft, review, and amend estate planning documents to ensure legal compliance and alignment with client goals.
• Counsel clients on estate and gift tax implications and generation-skipping transfer taxes.
• Guide executors, administrators, trustees, and beneficiaries probate and trust administration.
• Prepare probate and qualification filings for the appropriate Virginia circuit court clerk and prepare inventories, accountings, and related submissions to the Commissioner of Accounts.
• Advise fiduciaries regarding notices, claims, asset collection and valuation, trust funding, tax matters, distributions, and fiduciary duties under Virginia law.
• Identify and help resolve disputes involving fiduciary administration, beneficiary rights, will or trust interpretation, and related issues; coordinate with litigation counsel when appropriate.

Skills

Wills & Trusts experience

Fiduciary law knowledge

Estate tax knowledge

Drafting & communication

Multitasking & deadlines

Tax law updates

Education

Virginia Bar admission

Tools

Interactive Legal Services

Clio

Job description

Shannon & Wright LLP in Alexandria, VA, seeks an experienced attorney for its Trusts and Estates Practice to advise clients on estate planning, trust administration, and related tax matters. The role involves working with individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners, with opportunities to handle litigation as needed.

Admission to the Virginia Bar is required; MD and DC credentials are a plus. The position offers flexibility to base out of our Alexandria or Leesburg office and includes