Attorney

Catalyst Law, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Unlimited PTO after six months

Job summary

Catalyst Law, LLC is seeking an experienced trusts & estates attorney to own client relationships and handle complex matters with a hybrid work setup in the United States. The role offers a base salary with incentives, a 401(k) match, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off after six months.

The attorney will manage estate planning, probate, and trust administration, prepare transactional documents, and collaborate with the team to keep clients informed of progress.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and active Oregon State Bar membership, or eligibility to apply for OSB membership within the first month.
• 1–5+ years of trusts and estates practice.
• Genuine client service instincts and ability to explain complex proceedings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters for clients.
• Prepare transactional documents and related correspondence; review and revise these documents.
• Research and analyze legal issues; prepare client memoranda and perform due diligence.
• Meet with clients and maintain rapport, communicating progress and explaining complex concepts.
• Collaborate with Catalyst team to keep clients informed about matter status.
• Assist and support team members with other projects as needed.

Skills

Client service

Time management

Attention to detail

Legal research

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Oregon State Bar eligibility

Tools

Cloud-based tools

Job description

We're looking for an experienced trusts & estates attorney ready to own client relationships, not just support someone else's. Whether you're an associate at a larger firm craving more direct client contact and less bureaucracy, or a solo practitioner tired of running a business instead of practicing law, this role offers a genuine shift in pace, clientele, and support — without giving up the complexity of work you enjoy.

Compensation & Benefits

Employee Path : Base salary, depending on experience, with incentive compensation; 401(k) with up to 3% match, robust health/dental/vision coverage, long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, and unlimited PTO after six months.

Contract Attorney Path (Of Counsel / Senior Counsel): set your own schedule, project by project, earning a percentage of your billable rate plus a client origination bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters, successfully representing client interests.
• Prepare transactional legal documents and related correspondence; prepare, review, and revise transactional legal documents, client memoranda, and related correspondence.
• Research and analyze various legal issues; prepare client memoranda and perform due diligence on client legal matters.
• Meet and correspond with clients regarding ongoing legal matters, creating and maintaining good rapport with clients, including communicating often and explaining complex legal proceedings and concepts.
• Manage client matters in collaboration with other members of the Catalyst team to ensure clients stay abreast of the progress of their matter.
• Assist and support team members with other projects as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active Oregon State Bar membership, or eligibility to apply for OSB membership within your first month.
• 1-5+ years of applicable practice, focused on trusts and estates matters.
• Genuine client service instincts and personal fulfillment explaining complex proceedings clearly and building lasting relationships.
• Comfort with practice management and cloud-based tools essential to working in a hybrid law office.
• Strong organization and time management; able to work independently and prioritize client work.
• Sharp attention to detail and proofreading discipline.

What Sets You Apart

• Washington State Bar membership.
• Experience in complex estate and tax planning strategies (GRATs, IDGTs, ILITs, charitable trusts) or trust administration, decanting, and modification.
• Elder law and Medicaid planning experience, including guardianships, conservatorships, and special needs trusts.
• Tax-exempt organizations or closely-held business law experience.

Compensation

$90,000 - $120,000 yearly

$90,000-$120,000 per year