Estate Planning Attorney

Partner – Estate Planning Attorney

Location: Washington, DC Metro Area

Practice Area: Private Client / Trusts & Estates

Position Type: Partner (Equity or Non-Equity, depending on experience and book)

Overview

A leading law firm in the Washington, DC metro area is seeking an accomplished Partner-level Estate Planning Attorney to join its Private Client / Trusts & Estates practice. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned attorney with a portable book of business who is interested in expanding their practice within a collaborative, growth-oriented platform serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning matters
• Design and implement complex estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning strategies
• Draft and oversee advanced estate planning instruments, including irrevocable trusts, grantor trusts, dynasty trusts, charitable planning vehicles, and family governance structures
• Counsel clients on wealth transfer planning, asset protection, succession planning, and fiduciary matters
• Coordinate with clients’ financial advisors, accountants, and family offices
• Supervise and mentor associates and junior attorneys within the practice group
• Contribute to firm leadership, practice development initiatives, and strategic growth efforts
• Maintain and grow a portable book of business, with support from firm marketing and cross-selling resources

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Maryland Bar required; District of Columbia Bar admission a plus
• 10+ years of experience in trusts and estates / private client work
• Demonstrated expertise in complex estate and tax planning for high-net-worth clients
• Portable book of business (size and expectations flexible depending on overall fit and growth potential)
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication abilities
• Collaborative mindset with an interest in mentoring and firm leadership

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive partner compensation structure aligned with book of business and growth potential
• Flexible partnership models (equity and non-equity options)
• Robust platform for business development, cross-practice collaboration, and client expansion
• Sophisticated client base and high-quality work
• Collegial culture with a long-term view toward partner success and practice growth