Associate Attorney

Seeking an Associate or Senior Attorney with 4-5 years of experience in Trusts & Estates, Probate, and Estate Planning to join a small, collegial law firm in Bethesda, MD. The ideal candidate should have strong legal drafting skills, excellent communication, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage client matters with care and precision.

Responsibilities

• Level of expertise to handle sophisticated estate planning, oversee administration of trusts, and lead probate proceedings from initial filing to final distribution. Candidates must have empathy and patience as you will be working with people at their most vulnerable.
• Advise clients on estate planning and related legal matters; draft and review wills, trusts, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal and statutory research using LexisNexis and Westlaw; apply procedural law and communicate findings clearly.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Maryland. A license in DC or VA is a plus.
• Strong legal writing skills and research skills.
• Extensive knowledge of estate planning, business law, real estate law.
• Knowledge of legal document systems such as Clio and Microsoft Suite.
• Proven experience in legal research using LexisNexis.
• Strong skills in sophisticated estate planning, overseeing administration of trusts, and leading probate proceedings from initial filing to final distribution.
• Effective client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently while maintaining high attention to detail and organizational standards.
  
  

The position is in-office. Full-time or part-time would be possible, depending on the candidate.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off