What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estate Planning Attorney position at Orion Placement?
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected boutique law firm dedicated exclusively to estate planning and estate administration.
- Work directly with clients and make a meaningful impact by helping families protect their legacies.
- Receive mentorship from experienced trusts and estates attorneys committed to your long-term success.
- Handle sophisticated estate planning and trust administration matters in a collaborative environment.
- Enjoy a stable practice focused on quality legal work rather than high-volume litigation.
- Earn performance-based year-end bonus opportunities.
- Build a long-term career with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
Location: This is a full-time, primarily on-site opportunity based in Tysons Corner, VA, with occasional time spent in the firm's Leesburg office. We value in-person collaboration and are looking for attorneys who enjoy working closely with an experienced team.
Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Virginia and have at least 2 years of estate planning and/or estate and trust administration experience. Maryland and/or DC Bar admission is a plus but not required.
About Us
We are a well-established boutique law firm focused exclusively on estate planning, estate administration, and trust administration. Our attorneys work closely with individuals and families to develop personalized estate plans and guide clients through complex estate administration matters with compassion and exceptional service. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture where attorneys receive mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and opportunities for long-term career growth. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Meet with clients to discuss estate planning goals and develop customized legal solutions.
- Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance medical directives, and other estate planning documents.
- Guide clients through probate, estate administration, and trust administration matters.
- Develop strategies for estate administration while ensuring all deadlines and legal requirements are met.
- Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to implement comprehensive estate plans.
- Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the planning and administration process.
- Conduct legal research and stay current on changes affecting trusts and estates law.
- Work closely with experienced attorneys while gradually expanding your own client responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active Virginia Bar license required.
- 2 years of estate planning and/or estate and trust administration experience.
- Strong legal writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a supportive team.
- Maryland and/or DC Bar admission is preferred.
- Tax law or business law experience is a plus.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You'll join a close-knit team that genuinely invests in its attorneys. We provide hands-on mentorship, meaningful client interaction, and opportunities to develop into a trusted advisor. Our benefits package includes employer-paid health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), paid vacation and sick leave, paid continuing legal education, bar memberships, professional organization memberships, and year-end bonus opportunities.
JPC-1685
Pay: $110,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
- This role is on site at the Tysons Corner, VA, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
- In what city/state do you currently reside?
- What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
Experience:
- estate planning: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- VA bar license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $110,000 - $165,000