Associate Attorney with experience in estate planning

A law firm in Annapolis, MD, seeks a motivated Associate Attorney with experience in estate planning to provide comprehensive legal support, manage client matters, and contribute to the firm's estate planning practice.

Job Duties:

• Provide support to Principals and Supervising Attorney in estate planning matters.
• Meet with clients to discuss estate planning goals and provide counsel on various techniques and instruments.
• Draft and execute estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
• Conduct legal and tax research related to estate planning strategies and issues.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations to tailor estate plans to individual client needs.
• Communicate effectively with clients, explaining complex legal concepts clearly.
• Direct paralegals and legal assistants in supporting client matters and administrative tasks.
• Assist Principals, attorneys, and paralegals with special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted and active member in good standing of the Maryland Bar.
• 1-3 or more years of legal experience, preferably in estate planning/administration within a law firm, trust department, or similar environment.
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and database management software.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills:

• Legal writing and research proficiency.
• Knowledge of estate planning techniques and instruments.
• Client counseling and relationship management.
• Supervisory skills for directing paralegals and legal assistants.
• Attention to detail in drafting legal documents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

A Maryland-based trust and estate boutique, this firm is in growth mode and is looking for hardworking attorneys to join in on its upward trajectory. This firm aims to serve everyone from middle-income families to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, in every aspect of strategic planning, administration, and giving. If you are looking to hone your skills in the trust and estate field while learning from Super Lawyers and AVPreeminentattorneys, this firm is an excellent choice.