Estate Planning Attorney

Don Shaw Law•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are an estate planning law firm dedicated to providing exceptional service to families during important life transitions. We need an attorney who can run client consultations, build relationships, and carry estate planning and trust-based matters through to completion. Compensation is base salary plus commission. We are passionate about estate planning and you should be too!

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school
Active license to practice in Virginia (Maryland, DC, or other are a plus)
Ability to work in person at our Woodbridge, VA office on a regular basis
Strong consultative and client-facing skills; comfortable converting consultations into engagements
A passion for estate planning
An eagerness to learn
A desire to be a part of a great team

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive potential new client consultations
Evaluate client needs and recommend the right plan
Convert consultations into signed engagements and carry matters to completion
Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with potential new clients
Document family relationships, asset inventories, and specific planning concerns
Coordinate with managing attorney on complex cases
Identify and flag urgent matters
Conduct legal research and draft legal documents in support of firm attorneys
Ensure compliance with state-specific regulations and ethical guidelines