Associate Attorney - Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts (Hybrid)

Limitless Law PLLC; Bellingham (WA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Job summary

Limitless Law PLLC in Bellingham, WA is seeking an Associate Attorney focusing on estate planning, probate, and trusts. The role balances client work with mentorship from the firm owner in a hybrid office setup.

Approximately 75% of cases involve estate planning, probate, and trust administration, with the remainder in real estate and business transactions for existing clients. A path to ownership is available for high performers.

Qualifications

• At least one year of estate planning or probate experience.
• Strong drafting skills and confidence with clients in sensitive conversations.
• Small-firm experience managing matters from start to finish.
• Real estate or business transactional experience.
• Active Washington State Bar license in good standing, or eligible for admission in Washington.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters from intake through completion
• Draft and advise on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and community property agreements
• Handle probate filings, creditor claims, inventories, and distributions, and advise personal representatives and trustees
• Handle related real estate and business matters, including deeds, purchase and sale agreements, and entity formation

Skills

Estate planning

Probate experience

Drafting skills

Client communication

Small-firm experience

Education

Active Washington State Bar license (good standing)

Job description

Associate Attorney - Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts (Hybrid)

Bellingham, Washington | Full-Time | Hybrid

Flat-Fee Practice | Mentorship | A Real Path to Ownership

Limitless Law PLLC is an award-winning Bellingham firm serving clients across Whatcom County and Washington State in estate planning, probate, trusts, real estate, and business law. We are hiring an associate attorney who wants a long-term role, real client responsibility, and a path toward ownership.

About the Role

About 75% of the work is estate planning, probate, and trust administration. The rest is real estate and business transactional work for existing clients. You will have client contact from the start, manage your own matters, and work directly with the firm owner for mentorship and support.

The firm serves a diverse client base, including many LGBTQ+ and ethically non-monogamous families, so planning is often customized. Business development is not expected in your first year. This is a hybrid role with regular time in our Bellingham office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters from intake through completion
• Draft and advise on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and community property agreements
• Handle probate filings, creditor claims, inventories, and distributions, and advise personal representatives and trustees
• Handle related real estate and business matters, including deeds, purchase and sale agreements, and entity formation

How Performance Is Measured

Most matters are flat fee; probate bills hourly. You are measured on matters completed, client outcomes, and the revenue your work produces, so efficient, quality work is rewarded. Production goals are set together during your first 30 days.

Required

• At least one year of estate planning or probate experience
• Active Washington State Bar license in good standing, or eligible for admission in Washington
• Strong drafting skills and confidence with clients in sensitive conversations
• Small-firm experience managing matters from start to finish
• Real estate or business transactional experience

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary of $105,000 to $130,000, based on experience
• Uncapped performance bonuses tied to what you produce
• Profit sharing, plus a path to earned equity for an attorney who builds a future with the firm
• Medical, dental, and vision, with 100 percent of the employee premium paid
• 401(k) with employer match
• Malpractice insurance paid in full
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 paid holidays, plus PTO and sick leave above Washington State minimums

Life in Bellingham

Bellingham offers mountains and water, a smaller-city pace, and easy access to Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Limitless Law PLLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply.