Associate Attorney in Estate Planning Probate and Trusts

BCG Attorney Search; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Path to earned equity

Bonuses with no cap

Malpractice insurance paid

Employee Assistance Program

12 paid holidays, PTO and sick leave

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Bellingham, WA seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in estate planning, probate and trusts to join an in-office, full-time practice. The role offers opportunity to build a client base, develop relationships, and progress toward ownership over time.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of legal experience, JD, and an active Washington State Bar license. You will draft documents, manage matters, meet clients, and work in a paperless, cloud-based environment.

Qualifications

• Approximately two to five years of legal practice experience.
• Experience in estate planning and probate preferred.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents and managing client matters independently.
• Small-firm experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters from intake through completion.
• Draft, review, and advise clients on estate planning documents such as wills and trusts.
• Handle probate administration, including court filings and distributions.
• Advise trustees and personal representatives on estate and trust administration.
• Manage related real estate and business transactional matters.
• Meet directly with clients and conduct signings.
• Provide informed counsel to clients with diverse family structures.
• Maintain organized and documented matters within a paperless, cloud-based practice.

Skills

Estate planning

Probate

Trusts

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Active Washington State Bar license in good standing

Job description

Associate Attorney in Estate Planning Probate and Trusts

Company name
BCG Attorney Search

Experience
1-10 yrs required

Location
Bellingham, WA, United States

Posted on
Sep 17, 2026

Valid Through
Oct 17, 2026

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Estate Planning, Probate, and Trusts in Bellingham, Washington. This full-time, in-office role offers a unique opportunity to build a practice, develop client relationships, and potentially grow into ownership over time.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters from intake through completion.
• Draft, review, and advise clients on estate planning documents such as wills and trusts.
• Handle probate administration, including court filings and distributions.
• Advise trustees and personal representatives on estate and trust administration.
• Manage related real estate and business transactional matters.
• Meet directly with clients and conduct signings.
• Provide informed counsel to clients with diverse family structures.
• Maintain organized and documented matters within a paperless, cloud-based practice.

Requirements

• Approximately two to five years of legal practice experience.
• Experience in estate planning and probate preferred.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents and managing client matters independently.
• Small-firm experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active Washington State Bar license in good standing.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working with diverse family structures.
• Proficiency in a paperless, cloud-based practice.
• Performance-based bonuses with no cap.
• Profit sharing.
• Path to earned equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with full premium coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Malpractice insurance paid in full.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 12 paid holidays, plus PTO and sick leave exceeding state minimums.