100% remote opportunity with a forward-thinking law firm that has reimagined the traditional legal practice model. The firm attracts entrepreneurial, business-minded attorneys who are collaborative problem solvers and trusted advisors to their clients. Unlike a traditional law firm, there is no rigid partner-associate hierarchy; attorneys work together in a highly collaborative environment that values initiative, expertise, and teamwork over titles. The firm also maintains a flexible and reasonable billable-hour expectation, recognizing that meaningful client development, relationship building, and business cultivation are essential components of a successful practice.
Our client is continuing to expand strategically and is actively looking to hire a Trusts & Estates Attorney with a minimum of 7 years' experience
Must reside within driving distance of Central Maryland to comfortably attend occasional in-person court appearances in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Harford, a Cecil Counties and Baltimore City.
Responsibilities:
- Develop tailored estate planning strategies for individuals and high-net-worth families, incorporating appropriate trust structures to meet tax, wealth transfer, and family protection goals.
- Direct probate, trust, and estate administration matters from initiation through final distribution, including oversight of required filings, tax documentation, and beneficiary communications.
- Establish and administer first-party and third-party Special Needs Trusts designed to safeguard assets while maintaining eligibility for public assistance programs.
- Handle both disputed and routine adult guardianship cases in Maryland courts, managing filings, hearings, ongoing reporting, and fiduciary accountings.
- Advise older adults and their families on long-term care preparation, Medicaid planning, crisis-response options, and lawful asset preservation approaches.
- Act as a primary relationship attorney for an established client base, delivering trusted counsel and responsive service across a range of private client matters.
- Partner with paralegals, legal assistants, and less experienced attorneys to coordinate case progress, delegate effectively, and support team development within the team.
- At least 7 years of legal experience focused on estate planning, estate and trust administration, or closely related private client practice areas.
- Demonstrated knowledge of trust design, probate and administration procedures, and strategies for high-net-worth estate planning.
- Experience preparing or overseeing federal and state estate tax filings and related fiduciary tax matters.
- Working knowledge of Special Needs Trusts, including structures intended to preserve public benefits eligibility is a plus but more importantly is the desire to do this type of work
- Experience managing adult guardianship proceedings and related court reporting requirements, preferably in Maryland.
- Ability to build lasting client relationships, manage sensitive matters with sound judgment, and mentor entry-level legal professionals.
Some Benefit Highlights:
100% fully remote work entirely from your home office with zero commuting or mandatory in-office requirements, backed by full firm-provided remote tech and software infrastructure. -A clear, defined path to Equity Partnership -Generous Bonus opportunity for quality work and business origination -Comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, 401k matching; health, life, short-term/long-term disability, and gap insurance; generous PTO and holidays.
Qualified candidates should directly apply and connect with Amy Hyman Baum on LinkedIn. Direct messages can be sent via LI messenger or to the email found on Amy Baum's LinkedIn page. Be sure to include an updated resume, salary requirements, and any other pertinent information.