Trusts and Estates Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Wellbeing programs

Transportation and travel assistance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Trusts and Estates Associate in Seattle, WA with 1–6 years of experience to serve high net-worth clients and families in estate and tax planning.

The role collaborates with corporate fiduciaries and charitable organizations, advising on trust administration, preparing documents, and performing legal research to support sophisticated estate planning matters.

A JD from an ABA-accredited law school and Washington bar admission or eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• 1–6 years of trusts and estates experience.
• Washington bar admission or eligibility to become admitted.
• JD degree from ABA-accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on estate and tax planning matters.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored estate plans.
• Advise on trust administration and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Engage in legal research and draft relevant documents.

Skills

Excellent communication & writing

Analytical & problem solving

Legal research & drafting

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

A law firm seeks a Trusts and Estates Associate with 1-6 years of experience to join their Seattle, WA office. The successful candidate will work with high net-worth individuals, families, business owners, corporate fiduciaries, and charitable organizations in estate and tax planning.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on estate and tax planning matters.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored estate plans.
• Advise on trust administration and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Engage in legal research and draft relevant documents.

Requirements

• 1-6 years of trusts and estates experience.
• Strong academic performance.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Washington bar admission or eligibility to become admitted.

Education

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Washington State Bar admission or ability to obtain.

Skills

• Proficient in legal research and document drafting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Flexible time off and paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance and education advising programs.
• Access to wellbeing programs and virtual tutoring.
• Transportation and travel assistance programs.

This law firm focuses its work in six industries, although it also practices in a few more. Some of these industries include: food and agribusiness, banking, natural resources and public-private project development, mining, energy and health care. The firm has locations in Canada, across the United States (Colorado, Utah, Washington, New York, etc.) Asia-Pacific region and Europe. The firm services their clients' legal needs all over the world.