Senior Document Review Attorney

Stouffer Legal

$140K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active licensed attorney
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in Estate Planning and Administration
  • Expertise in estate planning document review
  • Ability to refine complex legal documents
  • Experience with Irrevocable Trusts is a plus
  • Proficient in using technology to improve legal workflow
  • Strong research and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough legal research and provide actionable guidance
  • Review and ensure quality of estate planning documents
  • Enhance legal infrastructure during service expansion
  • Draft legal opinion letters and memos
  • Collaborate with attorneys for document accuracy
  • Utilize modern tools to streamline legal processes

Benefits

  • Predictable schedule allowing for a true work-life balance
  • Opportunities for additional earnings beyond base salary
  • No requirement for a personal book of business
  • In-house marketing to support client acquisition
  • All client meetings pre-scheduled
  • Team-oriented culture fostering mentorship
  • Competitive health insurance with employer contributions
  • 401(k) with matching and no vesting period
  • Generous PTO and parental leave policies
  • Comprehensive short- and long-term disability coverage
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Document Review Attorney

Location: Towson, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time (On-site)

Compensation: $140,000.00 -$200,000.00

Qualifications
  • Active licensed attorney
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in Estate Planning and Estate Administration
  • Highly experienced in estate plan drafting, with strong knowledge of best practices
  • Comfortable reviewing and refining complex legal documents prepared by others
  • Experience with Irrevocable Trusts is a plus
  • Embraces technology to enhance legal accuracy and workflow efficiency
  • Detail-oriented, systems-minded, and passionate about getting things right the first time
  • Strong research skills with a genuine enjoyment of technical legal work

Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough legal research and provide clear, actionable guidance on technical legal questions
  • Review and quality-check estate planning documents prepared by our drafting team and attorneys
  • Maintain and enhance our legal infrastructure as we expand our service lines
  • Draft legal opinion letters and guidance memos
  • Collaborate closely with attorneys and the drafting team to ensure consistency and accuracy across all legal documents
  • Use modern legal tools and resources to enhance accuracy, streamline processes, and support compliance workflows

Who Thrives Here
  • Detail-focused attorneys who see legal practice as both an art and a science
  • Professionals who enjoy building systems and solving complex legal puzzles
  • Attorneys who appreciate a structured yet forward-thinking environment, where precision and innovation go hand in hand
  • Someone who enjoys seeing their impact - ensuring our clients' plans are sound, accurate, and fully compliant

Location & Schedule

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Towson, MD.

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