Estate/Trust Litigation Associate

About Us:

Legacy Elder Law Center is a rapidly-growing, nationally recognized law firm focusing on elder law, estate planning, special needs law, and dispute resolution in Northern Virginia. We pride ourselves on our highly personalized and customized approach to legal services.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate attorney to join our team in designing, drafting, and implementing estate and elder law plans. The ideal candidate will have outstanding organizational and communication skills, and a dedication to providing exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities:

Design estate and asset protection strategies for clients in collaboration with managing partner.

Customize and implement estate and asset protection plans for clients, including Medicaid and VA Aid & Attendance benefits applications.

Supervise and coordinate planning department staff, including legal assistants and paralegals.

Act as primary attorney contact for clients, overseeing plan customization, retitling, and benefit application preparation.

Collaborate with attorneys and team members to meet deadlines and respond to inquiries.

Assess prospective clients' needs and determine next steps.

Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Virginia State Bar admission (Maryland and District Bar admission a plus).

2-4 years' experience in estate planning and/or elder law.

Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.

Commitment to quality, critical thinking, and consistent follow-through.

Self-starter with a focus on exceeding expectations.

Ability to prioritize, organize, and meet deadlines.

Diplomacy, discretion, and ability to adapt to changing schedules.

Commitment to effective teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits:

Competitive salary with generous bonus structure.

Excellent health insurance (including dental and vision coverage).

401(k) participation.

Payment of all bar dues and CLE education.

Family-friendly environment with great work-life balance.

Support for community engagement and professional development.

Application Process: Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, references, and salary requirements.

No Agency inquiries please.

Thank you for your interest in possible employment with our firm. We will be contacting those applicants we believe will be a good fit for us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate: Leesburg, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person