Estate & Tax Planning Associate Attorney Seattle, WA

Practice area:

- Estate & Tax Planning,Probate,Trusts and Estates - General

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This Washington-based firm has two offices in the state. It was established more than thirty years ago, and it specializes in business law. A significant group of reputable attorneys are employed at this firm. It has seven areas of practice. Disciplines consist of business, employment, estate planning, family law, intellectual property, litigation and real estate. The firm embraces community outreach and diversity in the workplace.

A respected Washington-based firm is seeking an Estate & Tax Planning Associate Attorney (4+ years) in Seattle, WA. Handle sophisticated estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters with autonomy, direct client interaction, and clear partner-track position potential in one of the top Seattle legal jobs markets.

An established law firm with a strong presence in Washington State is seeking an experienced Estate & Tax Planning Attorney to join its Seattle office. This role is designed for a mid-level associate (4+ years) who is comfortable handling complex estate planning and administration matters with increasing independence.

This Trusts and Estates - General Attorney position offers substantial client contact, tax research exposure, and the opportunity to manage sophisticated estate structures. Attorneys in this practice work collaboratively while enjoying meaningful autonomy and long-term growth opportunities.

This opportunity is actively interviewing and rarely opens at this experience level.

• Draft sophisticated estate planning documents including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives
• Advise clients on wealth transfer strategies and estate tax planning
• Assist with probate and trust administration matters
• Prepare and support estate tax return filings
• Conduct tax research under the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations
• Maintain direct client relationships and manage ongoing advisory matters

This Partner-track position offers a clear pathway to leadership within a well-established estate planning practice.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration
• Strong familiarity with estate and gift tax principles
• Familiarity with the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations preferred
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• LLM in Taxation preferred but not required
• Active Washington Bar admission (Washington Bar required)

Attorneys seeking Seattle legal jobs in estate and tax planning with long-term advancement potential will find this role particularly attractive.

• Superior analytical and tax research capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Client-focused relationship management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters efficiently
• Strategic thinking in estate and wealth planning

Future pacing:
Within your first year, you could be independently leading estate planning engagements and advising high-net-worth clients on advanced tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies.

• High level of autonomy with strong team support
• Direct client interaction from day one
• Sophisticated estate and tax planning exposure
• Clear growth trajectory into a partner-track position
• Collaborative and community-oriented firm culture

This firm is known for its long-standing presence in Washington and a practice that spans business, employment, estate planning, litigation, and real estate, providing cross-disciplinary collaboration opportunities.

• Medical, vision, dental, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Bar and professional membership dues covered
• Paid parental leave and flexible PTO

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