Bellingham, Washington | Full-Time | Hybrid
Flat-Fee Practice | Mentorship | A Real Path to Ownership
Limitless Law PLLC is an award-winning Bellingham firm serving clients across Whatcom County and Washington State in estate planning, probate, trusts, real estate, and business law. We are hiring an associate attorney who wants a long-term role, real client responsibility, and a path toward ownership.
About the Role
About 75% of the work is estate planning, probate, and trust administration. The rest is real estate and business transactional work for existing clients. You will have client contact from the start, manage your own matters, and work directly with the firm owner for mentorship and support.
The firm serves a diverse client base, including many LGBTQ+ and ethically non-monogamous families, so planning is often customized. Business development is not expected in your first year. This is a hybrid role with regular time in our Bellingham office.
Key Responsibilities
Manage estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters from intake through completion
Draft and advise on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and community property agreements
Handle probate filings, creditor claims, inventories, and distributions, and advise personal representatives and trustees
Handle related real estate and business matters, including deeds, purchase and sale agreements, and entity formation
How Performance Is Measured
Most matters are flat fee; probate bills hourly. You are measured on matters completed, client outcomes, and the revenue your work produces, so efficient, quality work is rewarded. Production goals are set together during your first 30 days.
Requirements
Required:
At least one year of estate planning or probate experience
Active Washington State Bar license in good standing, or eligible for admission in Washington
Strong drafting skills and confidence with clients in sensitive conversations
A plus:
Small-firm experience managing matters from start to finish
Real estate or business transactional experience
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Salary of $105,000 to $130,000, based on experience
Uncapped performance bonuses tied to what you produce
Profit sharing, plus a path to earned equity for an attorney who builds a future with the firm
Medical, dental, and vision, with 100 percent of the employee premium paid
401(k) with employer match
Malpractice insurance paid in full
Employee Assistance Program
12 paid holidays, plus PTO and sick leave above Washington State minimums
Life in Bellingham
Bellingham offers mountains and water, a smaller-city pace, and easy access to Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a short cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are relocating, mention it in your note and we will talk about timing.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Limitless Law PLLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply.