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 is based in Spokane, Seattle, or the Tri-Cities, Washington, and combines contested probate and trust litigation with client relationship-building and broader estate planning and elder law work. The attorney will handle matters the firm currently refers out, including disputes under Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA), and will help establish the processes, standards, and case strategy for this new practice area. The position also includes converting litigation clients into long-term firm relationships, overseeing probate and trust administrations, and collaborating with the estate planning team on sophisticated plans for high-net-worth and blended-family clients. The attorney may also advise clients alongside the elder law team on Medicaid planning, long-term care strategies, and family wealth preservation. An estate planning background is not required; litigation experience is essential. The firm describes itself as established and growth-minded, with support from its founder, who has more than twenty years of litigation experience.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience practicing law.
- At least 5 years of litigation experience, ideally in probate, trust, guardianship, or TEDRA matters, or comparable civil litigation.
- Washington State Bar license.
- Strong writing, drafting, and courtroom advocacy skills.
- Proven 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 currently referred out by the firm.
- Partner with firm leadership to develop processes, standards, and case strategy for the new practice area.
- Contribute to firm-wide process improvement.
- Represent the firm through referral relationships, speaking events, and community outreach.
- Identify opportunities to convert litigation clients into long-term estate planning clients.
- Oversee probate and trust administrations, maintaining consistent quality and client communication.
- Collaborate 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.
- 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
No Education Listed
