Legal Jobs in Tri Cities, WA

A Senior Estates, Trusts, and Probate Paralegal at our client-focused Richland, Washington office offers critical, hands-on support for attorneys and families navigating estate planning, probate, and trust administration. The role combines technical excellence with empathy, client service, and superb organizational skill

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare complex documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate pleadings, accountings, deeds, and court filings.
• Organize, value, and marshal estate and trust assets, handle asset transfers and funding of trusts, and assist with tax research and planning.
• Support the attorney by maintaining probate and trust administration timelines, compliance calendars, and accurate client records.
• Communicate with clients, heirs, fiduciaries, and courts to gather information, relay status updates, coordinate signings/executions, and provide empathetic guidance.
• Oversee and review case files, prepare status reports, and coordinate with other administrative and legal staff to ensure seamless workflow.
• Monitor deadlines, e-file documents, maintain documentation for meetings and calls, and notarize as needed.
• Conduct legal and factual research on estate, trust, and probate issues, including reviewing real estate records and coordinating transfers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in estate planning, probate, or trust administration, preferably in a boutique or client-focused setting.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience required.
• Superior drafting skills and experience with Washington court rules and filings.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail, able to manage multiple cases independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office, document management, and calendar software.
• Strong communication skills and empathetic, professional client manner.
• Notary Public (or willingness to obtain) preferred

This senior paralegal role is ideal for a detail-driven, autonomous professional who values compassionate client service, teamwork, and meaningful involvement in clients' lives

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ELG Estate Planning | Tri-Cities, WA

Are you the kind of attorney who loves bringing clarity to complexity? Do you enjoy helping families feel confident about their future? Do you want to practice law in a firm that actually values culture, growth, and doing things the right way?

ELG Estate Planning is a preeminent Estate Planning and Elder Law firm serving Washington and Idaho. For over 20 years, we've helped thousands of families protect what matters most. We focus exclusively on Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, and Elder Law, because depth matters. With offices in Spokane, Kennewick, and Seattle, we are looking for an attorney to join our Tri-Cities team and help us continue raising the standard of client care.

What You'll Be Doing

At ELG Estate Planning, you won't just draft documents, you'll help people feel confident and secure about their futures. As a key member of our Tri-Cities team, you'll:

• Craft Personalized Estate Plans - Help clients design tailored plans that reflect their goals, values, and family situations, including wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney.
• Guide Clients Through Long-Term Care Planning - Advise on options for long-term care strategies to protect assets while accessing quality care.
• Provide Probate & Trust Administration - Assist families with navigating post-death legal processes compassionately and clearly.
• Help Clients Plan for Incapacity - Draft and explain durable powers of attorney and healthcare directives so clients can choose who makes legal, financial, and medical decisions for them if they can't.
• Collaborate With a Supportive Team - Work alongside experienced attorneys and professionals who care deeply about client outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Educate and Empower - Translate complex legal issues into understandable guidance, helping clients make informed choices about their legal and financial futures.
• Network and Grow – Participate in community outreach, speaking engagements, and relationship-building that expand ELG's impact

You'll help clients not just plan for what happens after they're gone, but also what happens as life unfolds, from aging concerns to preserving quality of life and peace of mind.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 4+ years' experience practicing law
• 2+ years' experience in Estate Planning, Tax, Probate, or Trust Administration
• Washington State bar license

Preferred:

• Experience in Elder Law, Medicaid, Business Law, Real Estate, Tax law, or Probate Litigation
• Bar license in Idaho
• Public speaking and presentation experience

More experienced attorneys are strongly encouraged to apply. Compensation adjusts upward based on experience and demonstrated value.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You...

• Care deeply about delivering excellent client experiences
• Believe professionalism and warmth can coexist
• Hold high standards for yourself and your work
• Want to grow, improve, and stretch your skill set
• Prefer being part of a team rather than operating on an island

Our core values matter here:

• Humble & Confident
• Engaged
• Attitude
• Respectful
• Team-focused

Compensation & Benefits

Total compensation: $85,000 – $110,000+ (DOE). We believe strong attorneys deserve strong support.

We offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid Life insurance
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match
• 3+ weeks of annual vacation
• 10 paid holidays

Why ELG?

We are not a volume mill or a chaotic startup. We are a focused, established, growth-minded firm that takes pride in doing meaningful work well. If you want to practice in a firm where quality legal work and team culture matters, and clients truly appreciate what you do, we would love to meet you.