Estates And Trusts Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Annapolis, MD, is seeking a skilled Estates and Trusts Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting estate planning and trust documents and navigating estate and trust administration.

Duties:

• Drafting estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• Assisting clients with estate and trust administration, including probate proceedings, trust administration, and estate tax matters.
• Advising clients on wealth preservation strategies, charitable planning, and business succession planning.
• Conducting legal research on estate planning and tax law issues.
• Providing legal advice and guidance to clients regarding estate planning and administration matters.
• Collaborating with other attorneys and staff members on complex estate planning and administration cases.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Maryland and good standing with the Maryland Bar.
• Estate planning experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and highly motivated individual.
• Strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• License to practice law in Maryland and good standing with Maryland Bar.

Skills:

• Proficient in drafting estate planning documents.
• Knowledgeable about estate and trust administration processes.
• Excellent legal research skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

This Maryland-based law firm prides itself on successfully representing many of its clients in the courtroom. The firm has effectively provided its personalized and budgetary services to a wide range of clients such as government firms, businesses, individuals and numerous institutions. Their areas of concentration include administrative law, banking law, financial transactions, criminal litigation, construction law, environment, real estate, insurance law, public law, personal injury, administrative law, contracts, civil litigation, disputes, and alternative dispute resolution. All the members of this firm are highly successful in representing their clients and most of them are actively involved in legal practices, are part of numerous bar associations and have liaised extensively with individuals, associations and business groups in Maryland.