Estate Planning and Probate Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Estate Planning and Probate Associate Attorney role is hybrid in Seattle, WA, with up to two remote workdays per week after an initial 90-day onsite onboarding period. Pay is $145,000–$175,000 per year. The role supports an established trusts and estates practice handling sophisticated client matters. The attorney manages estate planning, probate, and trust administration work to help clients address wealth transfer, tax considerations, and related legal needs. The position also contributes through client communication, legal research, and collaboration with attorneys and support staff.

What you'll do

• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents
• manage probate and trust administration matters
• advise clients on estate planning strategies, wealth transfer, and tax considerations
• prepare and review estate and gift tax filings
• draft sophisticated trust documents
• conduct legal research
• communicate with clients, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and other professionals
• collaborate with attorneys and support staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

estate planning attorney

probate

associate attorney

seattle wa

orion placement

hybrid work

trust administration

estate planning

washington bar license

$145k–$175k per year

professional development

profit sharing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• profit sharing
• paid time off and holidays
• paid family leave
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• performance-based bonus opportunities
• professional development.

Why this role

Active Washington Bar license and at least two years of estate planning and probate experience required; hybrid schedule available after the initial 90-day onsite onboarding period; LL.M. in Tax is a plus.

About the employer

Orion Placement is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.