Trust and Estate Planning Attorney

About The Opportunity

Our client is a well-respected law firm with an excellent reputation and a strong commitment to providing high-quality legal services while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The firm is seeking a Trust & Estate Planning Attorney with 5-10 years of experience to join its growing practice in Bethesda, Maryland. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants sophisticated estate planning work, meaningful client relationships, and a long-term path for professional growth without the demands of an excessive billable-hour environment.

Position Highlights

• 1,650 annual billable-hour requirement, designed to support a sustainable work-life balance.
• Hybrid work flexibility: The first 90 days are fully in-office to support onboarding and integration with the team. After that, the position transitions to a hybrid schedule of approximately 7-10 days in the office per month, with the remainder of the time available to work remotely.
• Opportunity to build a book of business and develop long-term client relationships.
• Room for growth within a respected and established firm.
• Work with a sophisticated clientele on a broad range of trust and estate planning matters.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, with a bonus structure.
• Full benefits and 401(k) eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance medical directives, and related estate planning documents.
• Advising clients on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax considerations.
• Developing sophisticated estate planning strategies tailored to clients' financial and family circumstances.
• Counseling clients regarding wealth preservation and succession planning.
• Working closely with clients, financial advisors, accountants, and other professional advisors.
• Managing client relationships and matters from initial consultation through implementation.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the firm's trusts and estates practice.
• Developing and expanding a personal book of business with the support of the firm.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of substantive trust and estate planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of estate planning concepts, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and wealth-transfer strategies.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong client-service orientation and ability to develop lasting professional relationships.
• Ability and desire to develop a book of business over time.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters independently.
• Maryland bar admission preferred or required, as applicable to the position.

Benefits

• Full benefits and 401(k) eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.

Schedule

• Hybrid work model: First 90 days fully in-office, then approximately 7-10 days in the office per month.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a firm that values quality over quantity. With a manageable 1,650-hour billable expectation, a strong reputation, flexible hybrid schedule, and meaningful opportunities for advancement and business development, this role is designed for an attorney looking to build a successful, long-term career while maintaining a great quality of life.