Senior Attorney - Probate Litigation/ TEDRA & Estate Planning
About The Position
ELG Estate Planning is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to build and lead its probate litigation, trust dispute, and TEDRA practice. The role handles contested probate, trust, and guardianship matters, including disputes under Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act, and develops a practice area the firm currently refers out. The attorney will partner with firm leadership to establish processes, standards, and case strategy, contribute to firm-wide process improvement, and represent ELG through referral relationships, speaking events, and community outreach. This is a dual role combining litigation with client relationship development. The attorney will identify opportunities to connect litigation clients with the firm’s estate planning services after disputes are resolved. Responsibilities also include overseeing complex probate and trust administrations, working with the estate planning team on sophisticated plans for high-net-worth and blended-family clients, and advising clients alongside elder law attorneys on Medicaid planning, long-term care strategies, and family-wealth preservation. The position is based in Spokane, Seattle, or the Tri-Cities, Washington. Estate planning experience is not required; litigation experience is essential. The firm welcomes candidates with backgrounds including family law, real estate law, or business law. Compensation is $125,000–$175,000+ depending on experience.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience practicing law.
- At least 5 years of litigation experience, ideally involving probate, trust, guardianship, or TEDRA matters, or comparable civil litigation.
- Washington State Bar license.
- Strong writing, drafting, and courtroom advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage client relationships independently.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and genuine interest in building a practice area from the ground up.
Nice To Haves
- Background in estate planning and trust administration.
- Experience in family law, real estate law, or business law.
- Elder law or Medicaid planning experience.
- Idaho State Bar license.
- Experience mentoring junior attorneys.
- Experience with taxable estates.
- Public speaking experience.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead the firm’s probate litigation, trust dispute, and TEDRA practice.
- Handle contested probate, trust, and guardianship matters, including disputes under TEDRA and related litigation.
- Develop processes, standards, and case strategy for the new practice area in partnership with firm leadership.
- Contribute to firm-wide process improvement and represent ELG through referral relationships, speaking events, and community outreach.
- Identify opportunities to develop litigation clients into long-term estate planning relationships with the firm.
- Oversee complex probate and trust administrations and ensure consistent quality and client communication.
- Work with the estate planning team on sophisticated estate plans for high-net-worth and blended-family clients, including advanced tax and trust structures and asset protection strategies.
- Advise clients alongside elder law attorneys on Medicaid planning, long-term care strategies, and preservation of family wealth.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match.
- Three or more weeks of annual vacation.
- Ten paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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