What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probate Attorney position at Johannesmeyer & Sawyer, PLLC?
Title: Probate Attorney (Remote with travel required in the state of Maryland)
Location: Maryland / DC / Virginia
Salary: $90,000 - 130,000, Annually Depending on Experience
About Johannesmeyer & Sawyer, PLLCC
Celebrating 15 years as a prestigious estate planning and real estate law firm based in North Carolina, we are excited to add a remote Associate Attorney licensed in Maryland to our growing team that specializes in probate litigation. We pride ourselves on high retention, mentorship to partners, and opportunities for professional growth. Our firm is rapidly growing in the area of probate. This is a great opportunity for an Associate that is looking for a balance of litigation and transactional work in addition to the potential opportunity to enter a non-equity partnership track. We seek an Attorney that is an independent self-starter and does not require a lot of oversight. We honor a work life balance for our employees and include our entire firm in our anniversary celebrations. To learn more, please visit our website: www.jandspllc.com.
Benefits
- Weeks PTO all firm-observed holidays
- Quarterly bonus opportunities based on performance
- Matching 401K once eligible
- Cell phone reimbursement
- 100% coverage for bar membership, CLEs, and malpractice insurance
- Fully reimbursed for mileage and travel, including when coming into the office
- No billable hour requirement
Requirements
- JD degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active bar membership in MD
- 2 years of probate litigation experience
- Tech-savvy and proficient in both Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
- An ability to travel 30% of the time within the state of Maryland
Responsibilities
- Managing a probate caseload and timely filings, including contested probate cases
- Court appearances and supporting emotionally charged clients
- Attending client estate planning meetings and potential client consultations
- Reviewing estate planning documents
Bonus Experience
- Active bar membership in any of the following states: VA, PA, DC
- Estate planning experience
- Experience with Wealth Counsel
- Bilingual
- An existing book of business
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Johannesmeyer & Sawyer, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, disability status, national origin, or veteran status.
This position is remote based in Maryland. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000