Associate Attorney - Trusts and Estates

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with expertise in trusts and estates for their Bethesda, MD office. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate proceedings. This role requires empathy and patience, as it involves working with clients during sensitive times.

Duties

• Handle sophisticated estate planning matters.
• Oversee administration of trusts.
• Lead probate proceedings from initial filing to final distribution.
• Engage in business law and commercial real estate matters, if experienced.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in estate and trust law.
• Licensed to practice law in Maryland.
• Experience in business law or commercial real estate is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Maryland Bar License.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters independently.
• Proficiency in English.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.

This Maryland-based law firm has years of experience in representing various industries, including family business, public entities, government institutions, entrepreneurs, and individuals at a local and national level. Their areas of concentration include alternative dispute resolution, corporate law, commercial real estate, employment law, financial law, creditors' rights, intellectual property law, environmental litigation, estate planning, wills & trusts, tax law, non-profit & community associations, and business succession planning.