Associate Attorney - Probate

CyberCoders; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an Associate Attorney - Probate in Seattle, WA. This 100% in-office role offers a base salary of $125,000–$153,000 plus comprehensive benefits and mentorship from experienced partners.

You will handle sophisticated probate and estate administration matters, work closely with personal representatives and beneficiaries, and play a key role in growth and client service within a well-regarded Washington firm.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the Washington State Bar.
• Experience administering taxable estates.
• Experience with estate accountings.
• Experience with estate tax returns.
• Strong legal research, writing, and drafting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities

• Administer taxable estates and complex probate matters.
• Prepare trust and estate accountings.
• Assist with estate, fiduciary, and related tax return preparation.
• Draft probate pleadings, legal correspondence, and related documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis in support of client matters.
• Advise personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, and family members.
• Work directly with partners on sophisticated estate administration matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and service.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting

Client relations

Independent work

Education

Washington State Bar

Job description

Associate Attorney - Probate

Seattle, WA (100% In-Office) $125,000 - $153,000 Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits

I'm partnering with a well-established and highly respected Washington law firm to identify a Probate Associate for its Estate Planning & Probate Practice Group.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who wants to work on sophisticated high net worth probate and estate administration matters while receiving hands-on mentorship from experienced partners. The firm is seeking a self-starter who enjoys both the technical side of trusts and estates work and the relationship-building side of legal practice.

If you're looking for a role where you'll have meaningful client interaction, increasing responsibility, and the opportunity to become a strategic advisor on complex estate matters, this position offers an exceptional platform for growth.

What You'll Do

• Administer taxable estates and complex probate matters
• Prepare trust and estate accountings
• Assist with estate, fiduciary, and related tax return preparation
• Draft probate pleadings, legal correspondence, and related documents
• Conduct legal research and analysis in support of client matters
• Advise personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, and family members
• Work directly with partners on sophisticated estate administration matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and service

Qualifications

• Active membership in the Washington State Bar
• Experience administering taxable estates
• Experience preparing trust and estate accountings
• Experience with estate and fiduciary tax returns
• Strong legal research, writing, and drafting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff

Preferred

• LL.M. in Taxation
• Experience working with high net worth clients and families
• Desire to take on increasing leadership and strategic responsibility within matters

Highlights of the Role

• Sophisticated high net worth probate and estate administration work
• Direct mentorship from experienced partners
• Significant client contact and responsibility
• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Long-term professional growth opportunities
• Strong reputation in the Washington legal community

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)