Trust & Estates Litigation in Fairfax

Job Description

Position: Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney

Location: Fairfax or Richmond, VA (Onsite with Work-from-Home Option on Mondays)

About Us: Our attorneys are empowered to focus on practicing law, thanks to our exceptional support staff and efficient operational structure. Unlike typical smaller firms, we are run like a large firm with the close-knit feel of a small firm. With low billable hour requirements and a professional, supportive environment, we stand out as a truly unique place to build your career.

About the Position: We are seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney to join our growing team in either our Northern Virginia (Fairfax) or Richmond, VA office. This role focuses on fiduciary litigation or estate litigation, which involves representing clients in court when disputes arise over trusts, estates, or fiduciary matters. This is not simple probate or estate administration work but rather high-stakes, full-scale litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in complex trusts and estates disputes in Virginia courts.
• Provide strategic legal counsel in fiduciary litigation cases.
• Draft, file, and argue motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Collaborate with clients to develop litigation strategies tailored to their needs.
• Work closely with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia bar license (required).
• Proven experience in trusts and estates litigation, fiduciary litigation, or estate litigation in Virginia.
• Strong litigation skills, including drafting, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases.
• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit firm.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Low billable hour requirements for improved work-life balance.
• Exceptional support staff to handle administrative tasks, allowing attorneys to focus on practicing law.
• A professional environment with a positive, collaborative culture.
• Onsite work with a work-from-home option on Mondays.

Please reach out directly to Patrick.estey@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.