Estate Planning & Administration Attorney
About the firm
We are a highly respected boutique law firm focused exclusively on sophisticated estate planning, trust and estate administration, and wealth preservation. Our attorneys partner closely with individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries to develop customized strategies that protect assets, minimize tax exposure, and preserve generational wealth. Our collaborative environment emphasizes exceptional client service, thoughtful legal counsel, and long-term relationships. We pride ourselves on providing sophisticated work typically found at larger firms while maintaining the flexibility, accessibility, and collegial culture of a boutique practice.
Why join us?
- Sophisticated estate planning matters without BigLaw bureaucracy
- Work directly with experienced partners and high-net-worth clients
- Opportunity to develop trusted client relationships
- Collegial, team-oriented culture
- High-quality legal work with manageable billable expectations
- Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Clear path toward partnership
- Stable and well-established practice with an excellent reputation
About the role
Our client is seeking an experienced Estate Planning & Administration Attorney to join its growing private client services practice. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with individuals, families, business owners, fiduciaries, and closely held businesses on sophisticated estate planning and wealth preservation matters. The ideal candidate enjoys building long-term client relationships, solving complex planning challenges, and working collaboratively within a boutique environment.
Responsibilities
- Draft sophisticated estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives
- Advise clients regarding wealth transfer, estate tax, gift tax, and business succession planning
- Handle probate and estate administration matters from initial filings through final distributions
- Counsel trustees, executors, and fiduciaries regarding trust and estate administration
- Assist clients with trust funding and implementation of estate plans
- Work directly with accountants, financial advisors, and wealth managers to coordinate planning strategies
- Conduct legal research involving estate, tax, and fiduciary issues
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and practical legal advice
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active Virginia Bar admission required (Maryland and/or DC admission is a plus)
- Estate planning and estate administration experience
- Strong drafting skills
- Experience working with high-net-worth clients preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating effectively with partners and staff
Pay
$110,000 - $160,000 per year