Attorney - Estates & Trusts

Gordon Feinblatt • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

We are seeking an Attorney for our Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Estate administration responsibilities will include handling all aspects of the probate process, preparing federal and state estate tax returns, running various tax projections, coordinating the preparation of income tax returns (individual and fiduciary) and all other administration matters. Trust administration responsibilities will include preparation of fiduciary accountings, distributions to beneficiaries, tax planning, and coordination of fiduciary income tax return preparation. Estate planning responsibilities will include preparation of sophisticated estate planning documents and ancillary transactional documents and accompanying written correspondence with clients discussing these materials, running various economic projections, and interfacing with clients and outside advisors to implement plans.

Requirements

• Minimum of five to seven years of experience administering large and complex estates
• Minimum of five to seven years of experience administering all types of trusts
• Minimum of five to seven years of experience drafting all types of estate planning documents
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Aptitude for business generation
• Experience first chairing projects
• Experience assuming significant responsibility for clients

Responsibilities

• Handling all aspects of the probate process
• Preparing federal and state estate tax returns
• Running various tax projections
• Coordinating the preparation of income tax returns (individual and fiduciary)
• Preparing fiduciary accountings
• Managing distributions to beneficiaries
• Conducting tax planning
• Coordinating fiduciary income tax return preparation
• Preparing sophisticated estate planning documents and ancillary transactional documents
• Accompanying written correspondence with clients discussing these materials
• Running various economic projections
• Interfacing with clients and outside advisors to implement plans

Benefits

• Annual Paid Leave Time
• Firm Paid Holidays and a Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA
• 401K and Money Purchase Pension Plan
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance (Firm Paid and Voluntary for Employee and Dependents)
• Performance Evaluation Program with eligibility for an annual base salary increase and bonus
• Pre-Tax Parking Program
• Affinity Groups
• Paid Volunteer Activities
• Fitness Center Discounts
• Bar Association Dues
• Mobile Device Discount Program
• Notary Fees
• Mentorship and Buddy Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior