Attorney (Estates & Trusts)

Stein Sperling is a mid-sized law firm in Montgomery County, MD, with over 45 years of client-focused service. Our dedicated team practices with compassion and integrity, ensuring we meet our clients' needs in a collegial environment. 

Stein Sperling is seeking an Estate Planning Attorney for our Estates & Trusts Practice Group. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Principals and senior attorneys to develop and implement individualized estate plans for clients. Responsibilities include meeting directly with clients, drafting estate planning documents such as wills and trusts, and researching legal and tax issues associated with advanced planning strategies. The Attorney will also guide clients and their families through the probate and trust administration process and may provide support for estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation matters. This role is ideal for a candidate looking to grow and thrive in a collaborative and client-focused environment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Estate Planning & Document Drafting: Prepare and review comprehensive estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives. 
• Tax & Fiduciary Planning: Advise clients on strategies to minimize estate and gift taxes, avoid probate, and establish and administer various types of trusts. 
• Estate & Trust Administration: Assist in the administration of estates and trusts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and alignment with the decedent’s wishes. 
• Fiduciary Litigation: Represent clients in estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation, including will and trust contests, breaches of fiduciary duty, and contested probate matters. 
• Collaboration with Professionals: Partner with financial advisors, accountants, and insurance professionals to deliver integrated estate and tax planning solutions. 
• Client Counseling: Conduct meetings with clients to understand their goals, develop customized estate plans, and provide clear, practical legal guidance. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience handling complex estate planning and administration matters. 
• LL.M. in Taxation with an emphasis on Estates and Trusts or CPA designation with relevant experience preferred. 
• Admission to the Maryland Bar (or eligibility to sit for the Maryland Bar) required. 
• Admission to the District of Columbia, Virginia, or Florida Bars a plus. 

Qualified applicants should apply directly on our website at www.steinsperling.com for consideration. 

This is an Exempt Position with an Annual Salary Range of $135,000 to $200,000 

Benefits include but are not limited to: 

• Health Insurance including Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. 
• Flexible Spending Accounts. 
• 401(K) Profit Sharing Plan. 
• Holiday and Birthday Leave. 
• PTO Leave. 
• Parental Leave 
• Free Parking. 
• Wellness Initiatives. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• Paid CLE and Bar Dues. 

*All benefits are subject to availability, eligibility requirements and company policies and practices. 

Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. 

Stein Sperling is committed to recruiting, developing, retaining and promoting talented lawyers and staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences.