Senior Estate Planning Ethics Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Estate Planning Ethics Attorney in Towson, MD. This full-time, on-site position focuses on ensuring the accuracy and compliance of estate planning documents with Maryland and federal law. The role involves mentoring attorneys and enhancing legal processes, with a potential partnership track for candidates demonstrating strong leadership and legal expertise.

Duties

• Conduct thorough legal research and provide actionable guidance on technical legal questions.
• Review and quality-check estate planning documents prepared by the drafting team and attorneys.
• Maintain and enhance the firm's legal infrastructure as service lines expand.
• Draft legal opinion letters and guidance memos.
• Collaborate with attorneys and the drafting team to ensure document consistency and accuracy.
• Utilize modern legal tools to enhance accuracy and streamline processes.

Requirements

• Active licensed attorney.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in estate planning and estate administration.
• Strong knowledge of estate plan drafting best practices.
• Experience with irrevocable trusts is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and systems-minded.
• Strong research skills and a passion for technical legal work.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar license.

Skills

• Proficient in legal research and document review.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance fully employer-paid.
• Basic life insurance fully employer-paid.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company matching.
• 15 days of PTO annually, increasing with tenure.
• 3 weeks paid parental leave.
• 7 paid holidays.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid training and onboarding.

This Baltimore firm offers experienced attorneys who appreciate the unique nature of each client. With a team of under five attorneys they understand the hard-fought nature of law and practice in last will & testament, powers of attorney, advance medical directive, elder law and long-term care, special needs trust, and IRA retirement trusts.