Job Details Description Lane Powell has nearly 150 years of experience serving as a strategic business advisor and legal counsel to premier public and private companies. Our lawyers work with a venerable list of clients in the Pacific Northwest and around the globe — from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and startups.
OUR ATTORNEYS We invest in our attorneys and provide the resources and environment to enable our colleagues to build and grow their practices. As proof of our dedication to the successful personal and professional lives of our attorneys, we offer a lower billable hour standard than many of our peer firms. This allows time for our attorneys to focus on building a sustainable practice while supporting their well-being. Our inclusive and high-functioning practice team structure allows for shared accountability while encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation.
Our attorneys tailor advice and representation to our clients in multiple industries, including technology, retail, manufacturing, education, financial services, hospitality, environmental, transportation, and professional and engineering services. Our attorneys keep current on developing state and local laws and regulations. We seek candidates who have a willingness to take ownership for projects and cases, who are team oriented, collaborative, and enjoy public speaking.
FIRM CULTURE & PRACTICE TEAM Our firm culture is based on mutual respect both within our firm and in the communities in which we reside. We are committed to building and maintaining a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive workplace for colleagues from diverse backgrounds. We are a signatory of the American Bar Association Well-Being Pledge and have implemented new initiatives focused on wellness in the workplace. We have a consistently strong record of giving back to our communities through philanthropy and pro bono efforts. And we've intentionally embraced a flexible work environment and invested in state-of-the-art technology that enables our attorneys to thrive and be successful wherever they are working.
Lane Powell's Private Client Services team counsels clients on the full range of estate and gift planning, estate administration, family business governance and transition planning, family office services and dispute resolution matters. The team has extensive experience working with high net worth individuals and multi-generational families, including founders, owners and leaders of businesses and charitable organizations of all sizes.
Office Location: Seattle
POSITION & QUALIFICATIONS The team seeks an Associate with 0-3 years of experience with an interest in focusing on trust & estate litigation while also working on estate planning matters. This role will assist with the following, under the supervision of a more senior attorney:
Draft pleadings for probate administration including estate inventories and correspondenceDraft pleadings for contested matters arising in probate, trust and guardianship administrationDraft outgoing interrogatories and requests for production, as well as responses for incoming discovery requests, as part of the discovery process in contested mattersResearch on various tax, estate planning, fiduciary duty and other issuesPrepare complex accountings for probate, trust and guardianship administrationPrepare estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, and ancillary documentsManage probate/trust administration calendar and deadlinesSupervise paralegals in the preparation of annual reports and accountings for guardianships and court-supervised trustsAppear in court regarding supervised trusts, guardianships, and some contested mattersDraft correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, mediators and arbitratorsMust be able to meet deadlines and possess excellent time management skillsMust be able to handle a variety of matters simultaneously to meet client needsMust have an excellent attention to detailAn unwavering client service ethic is a must for this positionPossess excellent written and verbal communication skills, references, and academic credentialsAbility to work both collaboratively and independentlyA Washington Bar license is requiredWe offer a competitive compensation structure and a uniquely collegial environment where you will be part of a cooperative, collaborative, and supportive team. Any offer will be conditioned upon successfully completing a pre-employment background and credit check, conflicts clearance, and reference check.
Requested Application Materials: Resume, transcripts, and a writing sample
Principals only. We are not currently working with search firms on this opening. Please apply directly or email Lane Powell's Director of Attorney Recruiting & Integration, Molly Perkins, at
We are proud to have received the Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 Certification Plus, which recognizes our efforts to increase the representation of diverse lawyers in leadership positions through various initiatives, including considering a diverse pool of candidates for attorney positions. To meet the requirements of the program, we voluntarily gather data on race/ethnicity, veteran status, and LGBTQ+ status for Mansfield Rule reporting purposes. However, providing this information is entirely voluntary and will not affect your candidacy. The Mansfield Rule requires that at least 30% of attorneys considered for leadership roles, promotions, client pitches, and senior lateral positions are from underrepresented groups, including attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ lawyers, women lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities. The "Mansfield Plus" certification demonstrates that we also ensured that 30% of the lawyers staffed on matters resulting from formal pitch meetings were from historically underrepresented groups, in addition to meeting the requirement that these groups make up 30% of firm leadership roles. Lane Powell PC is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications for employment from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. If you need reasonable accommodations to apply for any position, please let us know. All employment decisions, practices and procedures are carried out without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, political ideology, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other applicable legally protected status. This policy applies to all personnel activities including employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. BENEFITS & COMPENSATION INFO Lane Powell provides benefits that are designed to help you stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work/life balance. Offering a competitive benefits package is just one way we strive to provide our employees with a rewarding workplace. We provide benefits to eligible employees such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible PTO, Employee Assistance and Well-being Programs, and more. More information regarding benefits can be found here. Lane Powell is providing a good faith base salary range for this position of $165,000-$175,000 depending on experience level and location. Lane Powell may also provide incentive and/or merit bonuses annually. Compensation is a wholistic approach, with contributions to the firm like mentorship, client service, and marketing credited along with billable hours. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonuses will be made available upon request. Qualifications Education RequiredJuris Doctor or better.
Experience RequiredLess than 3 years:The team seeks an Associate with 0-3 years of experience with an interest in focusing on trust & estate litigation while also working on estate planning matters.
Licenses & Certifications RequiredWashington State Bar
