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SENIOR ATTORNEY

ELG Estate Planning | Spokane, WA

Are you an experienced estate planning and trust attorney interested in being a part of creating a legacy firm?

Do you want to help shape how a firm operates, mentor other attorneys, and elevate client experiences? Are you ready to practice at a high level - with autonomy, support, and a team that cares about doing things exceptionally well?

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. With offices in Spokane, Kennewick, and Seattle, we are seeking a Senior Attorney to join and help lead our Spokane office.

What You'll Be Doing

At ELG, senior attorneys don't just produce legal work, they set the tone.

As a Senior Attorney, you will:

• Lead Complex Estate Planning Matters
  • Design sophisticated estate plans for high-net-worth and blended-family clients, including advanced tax and trust structures and asset protection strategies.
• Guide Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning
  • Advise clients on Medicaid planning, long-term care strategies, and preservation of family wealth.
• Oversee Probate & Trust Administration
  • Provide steady leadership through complex administrations and ensure consistency in quality and client communication.
• Serve as a Trusted Advisor
  • Build long-term relationships with clients and referral partners based on clarity, integrity, and excellence.
• Mentor and Develop Team Members
  • Support junior attorneys and paralegals through coaching, document review, and modeling best practices.
• Contribute to Firm Strategy
  • Collaborate with leadership on process improvement, case quality, and raising the bar across the firm.
• Network and Grow – Participate in community outreach, speaking engagements, and relationship-building that expand ELG's impact

You will help ensure that our Spokane office is known not just for technical excellence, but for exceptional client care.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 7+ years of experience practicing law
• 5+ years of experience in Estate Planning and Trust Administration
• Washington State bar license
• Strong drafting skills and comfort with complex estate structures
• Proven ability to manage client relationships independently

Not required, but a plus:

• Elder Law, Medicaid planning, Business Law, Probate Litigation, or Real Estate experience
• Idaho State bar license
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys
• Capable of handling taxable estates
• Public speaking experience

We are looking for someone who brings both competence and judgment, someone who knows when to lead, when to collaborate, and when to raise the standard

You Might Be a Great Fit If You…

• Hold high standards for legal craftsmanship
• Care deeply about client relationships
• Are confident but not ego-driven
• Enjoy mentoring others
• Want to contribute to something larger than your individual caseload

Our core values matter here:

• Humble & Confident
• Engaged
• Positive Attitude
• Respectful
• Team-Focused

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Expected range: $125,000 – $175,000+ DOE. Compensation reflects both experience and leadership contribution.

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-driven practice, or a chaotic startup.

We are an established, growth-minded firm that believes estate planning should be done thoughtfully, thoroughly, and with heart.

If you are ready to practice at a senior level in a firm where quality, culture, and integrity truly matter, we would love to meet you.