Lead Probate Litigator & TEDRA Architect — Build a New Practice

ELG Estate Planning; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance

SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match

3+ weeks of annual vacation

10 paid holidays

Job summary

ELG Estate Planning in Washington is expanding into probate litigation and TEDRA matters. We seek an experienced litigator to lead the new probate litigation, trust disputes, and TEDRA practice while converting dispute cases into long-term client relationships within our estate planning team.

The role blends advocacy with client relationship building, offering autonomy and strong support. Ownership of the practice and growth opportunities are central to the position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience practicing law.
• 5+ years of litigation experience, ideally including probate, trust, guardianship, or TEDRA matters, or comparable civil litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in Washington State.
• Strong writing, drafting, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships independently.

Responsibilities

• Build Our Probate Litigation & TEDRA Practice - serve as the firm's in-house resource for contested probate, trust, and guardianship matters.
• Shape Firm Strategy - partner with leadership to build processes, standards, and case strategy for a brand-new practice area.
• Convert Litigation Clients into Long-Term Relationships - identify opportunities to bring litigation clients into ELG's estate planning practice.
• Oversee Probate & Trust Administration - provide leadership through complex administrations and ensure quality and client communication.
• Lead Complex Estate Planning Matters - build sophisticated estate plans for high-net-worth and blended-family clients with advanced tax and trust structures.
• Guide Elder Law & Medicaid planning - advise clients on Medicaid planning and long-term care strategies.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client relationship management

Courtroom advocacy

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong writing/drafting

Education

Washington State Bar license

Idaho State Bar license (preferred)

Job description

ELG Estate Planning in Washington is expanding into probate litigation and TEDRA matters. We seek an experienced litigator to lead the new probate litigation, trust disputes, and TEDRA practice while converting dispute cases into long-term client relationships within our estate planning team.

The role blends advocacy with client relationship building, offering autonomy and strong support. Ownership of the practice and growth opportunities are central to the position.