The Transatlantic Estate Law Firm PLLC seeks to hire an Associate Attorney (part-time or full-time) to handle our increasing volume of trusts and estates planning and administration. This is an outstanding opportunity for a candidate to expand his/her knowledge and practical experience working on sophisticated international matters.

Effective April 1st, our new address is 3201 New Mexico Ave NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20016.

We are a boutique law firm dedicated to helping international families preserve and pass on their assets in a tax-efficient manner. Our comprehensive services include cross-border retirement planning,  tax return preparation, as well as drafting trusts, wills and powers of attorney.

Position Description

• Draft complex trusts, wills, and related documents
• Supervise the paralegal work on estate administration
• Prepare estate tax returns, gift tax returns and estate income tax returns
• Interaction with courts, financial institutions and tax authorities both in the US and in Europe
• Significant client contact
• Part-time or full-time.

Required Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of relevant law firm experience
• License to practice law in the District of Columbia, or the ability to obtain a license
• License to practice law in Virginia, Maryland or another state strongly preferred
• Intellectual rigor, reliability, thoroughness
• Outstanding people skills
• Experience with international tax matters, offshore asset disclosures and estate law controversy is a plus.
• German language skills are a plus.

What We Offer

• Exceptional opportunity to expand knowledge and skills;
• A pleasant and collegial work atmosphere;
• Flexibility;
• High salary
• Own office with window
• Paid garage parking
• Retirement plan contributions
• Health insurance, if needed.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should send their resume and a writing sample to ce@transatlanticestatelaw.com.