Litigation Attorney

S Piper Staffing LLC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

S Piper Staffing LLC is looking for a Business Litigation Attorney in Seattle, WA. The candidate will represent high-net-worth clients in complex trust and estate litigation cases, ensuring exceptional service and strategic advocacy.

The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience and a commitment to high-quality legal work. Hybrid work is available after the initial on-site period. Competitive salary ranges from $125k to $180k annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Litigation Attorney with high-net-worth individual clients.
• Experience in trust and estate disputes and contested probate matters.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent high-net-worth individuals and entities in litigation.
• Draft legal documents with clarity and precision.
• Conduct legal research to develop litigation strategies.
• Participate in depositions and settlement negotiations.
• Maintain professional client communication.

Skills

Litigation

Trust and estate litigation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Education

Active Membership in the Washington State Bar

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Location: Seattle, WA (On-site for the first 6 months, then transitioning to 1–2 days/week on-site)

Base Salary Range: $125k - $180k/annually, depending on level of experience.

Overview

We are seeking a talented, experienced Business Litigation Attorney to join our client's well-known, highly respected firm in Seattle! This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a sophisticated client base, including high‑net‑worth individuals, families, closely held businesses, fiduciaries, and complex estates and trusts. This position offers engaging, high-impact work and the chance to build a long-term, meaningful career within a collaborative, well-established team.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of experience as a Litigation Attorney working directly with high-net-worth indivual clients with assets exceeding $3M, and involving trust and estate disputes, fiduciary litigation, and contested probate matters. Candidates must be comfortable navigating sensitive, high-stakes issues and working with affluent clients with significant personal, financial, and business interests at play. This position is well‑suited for someone who enjoys complex problem‑solving, strategic advocacy, and delivering exceptional service to high‑net‑worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Represent and work directly with high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts and estates, and business entities in trust and estate litigation and contested probate matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery with clarity, precision, and strategic insight.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex fact patterns to develop tailored litigation strategies for each client.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to support clients with multifaceted legal and financial structures.
• Maintain strong, professional client communication throughout the litigation process.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Litigation Attorney working directly with high-net-worth individual clients with assets exceeding $3M, with strong experience and exposure to trust and estate litigation and contested probate matters.
• Must have strong experience working directly with high‑net‑worth individuals, families, estates, trusts, and closely held businesses.
• Excellent academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to high‑quality legal work.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research abilities with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Team‑oriented mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Must have an Active Membership in the Washington State Bar.