Associate Attorney

WWL; Bellingham (WA); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

PTO & sick leave

Employee assistance program

Profit sharing

Zusammenfassung

Limitless Law PLLC in Bellingham, WA is seeking an Associate Attorney to build a practice focused on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. You’ll gain direct client contact from day one and work with the owner for mentorship.

The role emphasizes learning, client service, and relationship-building in a flat-fee environment. Approximately 75% of work will be estate planning and probate, with the rest in real estate and business transactions.

Qualifikationen

• Approximately 2–5 years of legal practice with estate planning and probate preferred.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents and managing client matters independently.
• Small-firm experience is a plus.
• Active Washington State Bar license in good standing.

Aufgaben

• Manage estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters from intake to completion.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health directives, and related documents.
• Handle probate filings, creditor claims, inventories, and distributions.
• Advise trustees and personal representatives on estate and trust matters.
• Oversee related real estate and business transactional matters and client signings.

Kenntnisse

Estate planning

Probate

Client relations

Communication

Mentorship

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Cloud-based tools

Jobbeschreibung

Associate Attorney opening at Limitless Law PLLC

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Limitless Law PLLC — Bellingham, Washington

Limitless Law is looking for an attorney who wants more than just their next associate role — someone who wants to build a practice, develop meaningful client relationships, and potentially grow into ownership over time.

About the Firm

Limitless Law PLLC is an award-winning Bellingham firm serving clients throughout Whatcom County and Washington State. Our firm leads with competence and compassion, handling cases ranging from adoption to estate planning, business law to prenuptial agreements and real estate transactions. Profit sharing has been part of our firm for years, and for the right attorney committed to building a future here, the owner is open to discussing an earned equity path.

About the Role

Approximately 75% of your work will focus on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. The remaining work includes real estate and business transactional matters through the firm's existing client relationships.

You will have direct client contact from the start and begin managing your own matters as you acclimate. You'll also have direct access to the firm owner for mentorship and support. Business development is not expected during your first year — the priority is learning the practice, serving clients well, and building strong relationships.

This is a flat-fee firm. Success is measured by the quality and volume of matters you complete, client outcomes, efficiency, and revenue generated — not billable-hour targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters from intake through completion.
• Draft and advise on wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, community property agreements, and related documents.
• Handle probate administration: court filings, creditor claims, inventories, and distributions.
• Advise trustees and personal representatives on estate and trust administration.
• Handle related real estate and business transactional matters, including deeds, purchase and sale agreements, and entity formation.
• Meet directly with clients, conduct signings, and guide families through personal and complex decisions.
• Keep matters organized and moving forward within a fully paperless, cloud-based practice.

Qualifications

• ~2–5 years of legal practice experience; estate planning & probate experience strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents and independently managing client matters.
• Small-firm experience is a plus.
• Active Washington State Bar license in good standing.
• Comfort working with diverse family structures, including LGBTQ+ and ethically non-monogamous clients.
• Strong written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills.
• Comfort working within a fully paperless, cloud-based practice.

Why This Role Stands Out

Path to OwnershipProfit sharing is already in place. The owner is open to discussing earned equity for the right person.

Nuanced EP WorkServe a diverse client base — LGBTQ+, ethically non-monogamous families — with thoughtful, customized planning.

Efficiency RewardedFlat-fee model means no incentive to pad hours. Quality work and efficiency drive your success.

Direct MentorshipWork closely with the firm owner while developing your own client relationships and matter ownership early.

Modern PracticeFully paperless, cloud-based tools, small team, minimal travel — you'll have real impact on how work gets done.

Live in BellinghamMountains, water, a smaller-city lifestyle, and proximity to Seattle & Vancouver — without the metro commute.

Performance bonuses uncapped

Profit sharing

Medical, Dental & Vision 100% employee premium paid

401(k) with match

12 holidays + PTO & sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Limitless Law PLLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply. Prepared by Build My Great Team.

140 Lakeside Avenue Ste. A #132, Seattle, WA 98122