Senior Attorney - Probate Litigation/ TEDRA & Estate Planning
About The Position
ELG Estate Planning is hiring an experienced litigation attorney to build and lead its probate litigation, trust dispute, and TEDRA practice. The attorney will handle contested probate, trust, and guardianship matters, including disputes under Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA), and related litigation currently referred outside the firm. This is a dual role combining courtroom advocacy with development of long-term client relationships, including connecting litigation clients with the firm’s estate planning services after disputes are resolved. The attorney will partner with firm leadership to develop processes, standards, and case strategies for the new practice area, contribute to firm-wide process improvement, and represent ELG through referral relationships, speaking events, and community outreach. The role also includes overseeing complex probate and trust administrations; working with the estate planning team on sophisticated plans for high-net-worth and blended-family clients, including advanced tax and trust structures and asset protection strategies; and advising clients alongside elder law attorneys on Medicaid planning, long-term care strategies, and family wealth preservation. Estate planning experience is preferred but not required. The firm is also interested in attorneys with backgrounds in family, real estate, or business law, provided they bring strong litigation experience. The position is based in Spokane, Seattle, or the Tri-Cities, Washington. 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; experience in probate, trust, guardianship, or TEDRA matters is ideal, or comparable civil litigation experience.
- 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 and TEDRA practice.
- Handle contested probate, trust, and guardianship matters, including TEDRA disputes and related litigation.
- Develop processes, standards, and case strategies for the new practice area in partnership with firm leadership.
- Contribute to process improvement across the firm.
- Represent ELG through referral relationships, speaking events, and community outreach.
- Identify opportunities to connect litigation clients with the firm’s estate planning practice and develop long-term client relationships.
- Oversee complex probate and trust administrations and maintain 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 family wealth preservation.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match.
- At least three 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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