Job Description

Trust & Estate Planning Attorney

Location: Bethesda, MarylandExperience: 5–10 years of estate planning experienceBillable Requirement: 1,650 hours annuallyWork Model: Hybrid after initial 90-day in-office periodCompensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience, plus bonus opportunity

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-respected law firm with an excellent reputation and a strong commitment to providing high-quality legal services while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The firm is seeking a Trust & Estate Planning Attorney with 5–10 years of experience to join its growing practice in Bethesda, Maryland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants sophisticated estate planning work, meaningful client relationships, and a long-term path for professional growth without the demands of an excessive billable-hour environment.

Position Highlights

• 1,650 annual billable-hour requirement, designed to support a sustainable work-life balance.
• Hybrid work flexibility: The first 90 days are fully in-office to support onboarding and integration with the team. After that, the position transitions to a hybrid schedule of approximately 7–10 days in the office per month, with the remainder of the time available to work remotely.
• Opportunity to build a book of business and develop long-term client relationships.
• Room for growth within a respected and established firm.
• Work with a sophisticated clientele on a broad range of trust and estate planning matters.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, with a bonus structure.
• Full benefits and 401(k) eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

The attorney will advise individuals, families, and business owners on a variety of estate planning and wealth-transfer matters, including:

• Drafting and reviewing wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance medical directives, and related estate planning documents.
• Advising clients on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax considerations.
• Developing sophisticated estate planning strategies tailored to clients' financial and family circumstances.
• Counseling clients regarding wealth preservation and succession planning.
• Working closely with clients, financial advisors, accountants, and other professional advisors.
• Managing client relationships and matters from initial consultation through implementation.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the firm's trusts and estates practice.
• Developing and expanding a personal book of business with the support of the firm.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of substantive trust and estate planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of estate planning concepts, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and wealth-transfer strategies.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong client-service orientation and ability to develop lasting professional relationships.
• Ability and desire to develop a book of business over time.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters independently.
• Maryland bar admission preferred or required, as applicable to the position.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a firm that values quality over quantity. With a manageable 1,650-hour billable expectation, a strong reputation, flexible hybrid schedule, and meaningful opportunities for advancement and business development, this role is designed for an attorney looking to build a successful, long-term career while maintaining a great quality of life.

Interested?

Please reach out to Chelsey Haibeck at chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com or 605-501-4307 for more details.

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.