Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Job Title: Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Greenbelt, MD, seeks a dedicated and experienced Estate Planning Associate Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of substantive experience in tax or estate planning, estate administration, wealth management, probate, wills and trusts, and trust administration for businesses and individuals. This role requires a highly skilled individual capable of structuring comprehensive estate plans, preparing wills and trust agreements, and handling trust administration and probate proceedings. The candidate must be admitted to the Maryland Bar and demonstrate excellent academic credentials, strong communication skills, and a superior client-service orientation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Structure and implement comprehensive estate plans for clients, including individuals and businesses.
• Prepare and draft wills, trust agreements, and other legal documents.
• Administer trusts and handle probate proceedings efficiently and accurately.
• Advise clients on tax implications of estate plans and other related matters.
• Guide wealth management and estate administration.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on current laws and regulations affecting estate planning.
• Represent clients in court for estate administration and probate matters.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, providing superior client service and communication.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of substantive experience in tax or estate planning, estate administration, wealth management, probate, wills and trusts, and trust administration.
• Admitted to the Maryland Bar and in good standing.
• Proven ability to structure comprehensive estate plans and handle complex probate and trust administration matters.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior client-service orientation and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Maryland Bar (required).
• Additional certifications in estate planning or related areas (preferred but not required).

Skills:

• Expertise in estate planning, probate, wills, and trust administration.
• Strong legal drafting and document preparation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of tax laws related to estate planning.
• Proficiency in legal research and use of legal research tools.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Job Location:

• Greenbelt, MD

This law firm was once solely focused on areas of Tax, Corporate Law and Probate. Now, nearly forty years later, this firm has expanded its knowledge and expertise to practice areas that now include; Bankruptcy, Estates & Trusts, Family, IP, Personal Injury and more. 30 attorneys strong, this company has opened nearly five offices across Maryland, Virginia and D.C.