Trust & Estates Mid-Level Associate

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional mid-level associate attorney in its Trusts & Estates group in Seattle.

Ideal candidates will have experience in the following areas:  estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and related trust administration; planning and administering taxable estates; preparation of federal estate tax returns; business succession planning; charitable planning; and the ability to understand and implement complex tax strategies.  Candidates should have at least two to four years of experience in the practice at a boutique law firm or within a group at a larger law firm, with excellent academic credentials and writing skills.  An L.L.M. degree in taxation is preferred.

DWT’s working atmosphere is fun, fast-paced, and collegial, and partnership advancement potential is strong.  DWT’s Trusts & Estates client base is large, growing, and directly tied to the vibrant economy of the Pacific Northwest.  We encourage national applicants interested in relocating to Seattle to apply.  Relocation and bar expenses are paid.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Beka Anardi, Senior Recruiter, Lawyer Talent Acquisition; resume, writing sample, and law school transcript, all in PDF format. Please specify how you heard about this position. All replies confidential.

We are not accepting submissions from third-party recruiters at this time.

We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP believes that embracing diversity and inclusion brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email attyjobs@dwt.com.

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington State is $225,000 to $290,000.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program.  For full-time employees, the initial sick leave benefit is 80 hours of sick leave per year.  Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation from work each year, and it may vary depending on the needs of the clients and the firm.  Additional voluntary benefits programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs are also available.