Job Description

Job ID: 379195

Practice area:- Elder Law,Estate & Tax Planning,Probate,Trusts and Estates - General

Keywords:- estate planning, gift tax, generation-skipping, dynasty trust, GRAT, QTIP trust, charitable trust, family wealth planning

Senior Estate & Trust Attorney – Succession Planning Focus | Seattle, WA

A prominent law firm is seeking a seasoned Estate and Trust Practice Attorney for its Seattle office. This position is ideal for a client-focused attorney with a passion for succession planning and a track record of delivering strategic estate counsel to individuals and closely held businesses.

A leading firm in Seattle is hiring an Estate and Trust Attorney with 5+ years of experience. Focus on business succession, community property, and high-level estate planning in a supportive and flexible environment.

Representing a wide range of businesses, with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and California, this is one of the largest firms, specializing in bankruptcy, business and corporate, employment, environment, intellectual property, Native American law, real estate, privacy and data security, tax and estate planning, dispute resolution, and litigation. The firm has an environment where everybody is enthusiastic and team-oriented. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the firm recruits, retains, and promotes diverse talents in the firm and the communities. Believing in giving back, the attorneys provide substantial legal assistance to help more than 100 pro bono clients per year and support a low-income housing legal clinic in Seattle. The firm offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, 401(k) or profit-sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

This is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected firms, consistently ranked for its estate planning and business law practices. With a deep bench across California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, the firm maintains a progressive culture, robust client base, and strong reputation for pro bono service and DEI leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sophisticated estate and trust counsel to high-net-worth clients

• Advise on tax strategies, succession planning, and generational wealth transfer

• Interpret and apply Washington community property law

• Support closely held businesses with estate-integrated transition plans

• Develop and maintain a portfolio of clients in key industry sectors

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on integrated legal strategies

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of estate and trust law experience

• Admission to the Washington State Bar and Oregon State Bar

• Experience serving clients in at least one major industry sector (preferred)

• Demonstrated client development success

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school

• Strong legal research, writing, and oral communication skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a service-oriented approach

Culture & Firm Appeal

The firm is known for its collaborative atmosphere, internal advancement opportunities, and meaningful investment in associate mentorship. Attorneys benefit from productivity and discretionary merit bonuses, pro bono support, and a firmwide commitment to community engagement and DEI initiatives.

• Handle both complex planning and tax-driven succession work

• Join a leading trust & estate group in a regionally dominant firm

• Benefit from firm resources, mentorship, and long-term career support

• Enjoy flexible scheduling with in-office collaboration

• Opportunity for lateral growth and client base expansion

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