Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts Associate Attorney

Build My Great Team • Bellingham, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Limitless Law is seeking an attorney who is looking for more than just an associate role. This position is for someone who wants to build a practice, develop meaningful client relationships, and potentially grow into ownership over time. Profit sharing has been a part of the firm for years, and the owner is open to discussing an earned equity path for the right committed attorney. Limitless Law PLLC is an award-winning Bellingham firm serving clients throughout Whatcom County and Washington State, recognized for its excellence in various legal areas. This is a long-term, developmental role where you will work directly with the firm owner, build client relationships early, and take on meaningful responsibility as you grow. The firm is looking for someone who aims to create something long-term rather than just gain experience. Approximately 75% of the work will focus on estate planning, probate, and trust administration, with the remaining work involving real estate and business transactional matters. You will have direct client contact from the start and will manage your own matters as you acclimate. Direct mentorship from the firm owner is provided. Business development is not expected in the first year; the priority is learning the practice, serving clients, and building relationships. Referrals and new business developed through these relationships are welcomed and rewarded through the firm's bonus structure.

Requirements

• Approximately two to five years of legal practice experience
• Estate planning and probate experience is strongly preferred, although strong candidates from adjacent practice areas will also be considered.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents and independently managing client matters.
• Small-firm experience is a plus, particularly if you have been responsible for managing matters from start to finish.
• Active Washington State Bar license in good standing.
• A genuine interest in helping build a practice; contributing to the overall success of our firm.
• Interest in finding a long-term professional home while pursuing individual growth within our firm.
• Comfort working with clients whose family structures may require more thoughtful or customized planning, including LGBTQ+ and ethically non-monogamous clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence working directly with clients during difficult or sensitive conversations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfort working within a fully paperless, cloud-based practice.

Nice To Haves

• Small-firm experience is a plus, particularly if you have been responsible for managing matters from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters from intake through completion.
• Draft, review, and advise clients on wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, community property agreements, and related estate planning documents.
• Handle probate administration, including court filings, creditor claims, inventories, and distributions.
• Advise trustees and personal representatives on their responsibilities and the administration of estates and trusts.
• Handle related real estate and business transactional matters, including deeds, purchase and sale agreements, and entity formation documents.
• Meet directly with clients, conduct signings, and help families navigate decisions that can often be personal, emotional, and complex.
• Provide thoughtful and informed counsel to clients with a wide range of family structures and circumstances.
• Keep matters organized, moving forward, and properly documented within a fully paperless, cloud-based practice.

Benefits

• Salary: $105,000 to $130,000, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonuses tied to what you produce, with no cap
• Profit sharing, established at our firm for years
• A path to earned equity for an attorney who commits to the firm
• Medical, dental, and vision, with our firm paying 100 percent of the employee premium
• 401(k) with employer match
• Malpractice insurance paid in full
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 paid holidays, plus PTO and sick leave that exceed Washington State minimums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed