Job Description:
Souza Roy & Ridgell / Attorneys LLC, a business law firm in Maryland, is seeking an Estate Planning & Estate Administration Attorney with 3+ years of experience. Experience in estate planning, estate administration, and high-level drafting skills are desired.
The firm handles banking, business/corporate, civil and commercial litigation, commercial leasing, construction law/litigation, employment, estate planning and estate administration, franchise, mergers/acquisitions, non-profit, real estate/title, trademark/intellectual property, and succession planning matters. For more information about the firm, visit www.souzalaw.com.
Our clients are primarily businesses, business owners, individuals, and families. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in business representation as well as helping clients achieve their personal and family estate planning goals. An undergraduate degree in business is a plus.
The ideal candidate will have experience drafting and advising clients on both basic and complex estate planning matters, including:
- Wills
- Revocable and irrevocable trusts
- Powers of attorney
- Advance medical directives
- Trust funding and asset alignment
- Probate avoidance strategies
- Business succession planning
- Estate and gift tax planning
- Generation-skipping and charitable planning
- Special needs planning
- Asset protection strategies
- Trust and estate administration
- Preparation of probate and trust administration documents
- Client counseling and fiduciary guidance
Start date is flexible.
Candidates with strong drafting skills, excellent analytical abilities, and a desire to expand their estate planning practice are encouraged to apply. We are committed to mentoring attorneys who are eager to grow within the firm.
Desired Degree, Skills and Expertise:
- Juris Doctor
- Licensed in any state
- 3+ years of estate planning and/or estate administration experience preferred
- Excellent drafting skills, including preparation of estate planning documents
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Experience counseling clients on estate planning objectives and strategies
- Knowledge of probate and trust administration procedures
- Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office
- Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Desire to learn and grow professionally
Salary & Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Production and origination bonus plans
Application Requirements:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Salary requirements
- Writing sample
How to Apply:
Please respond to this posting with your resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and writing sample to be considered for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
