Attorney

Do you want to work with the premier business, banking, and estate planning firm in the South Sound?

Do you want to the opportunity to assist high net worth individuals and families with complex estate and trust administration, as well as with TEDRA litigation?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we would love to hear from you!

Eisenhower Carlson PLLC has a long history of providing quality legal services to Puget Sound families and businesses, and is currently seeking an associate attorney for its Probate and Estate Planning Team at its office in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Information:

Type: Full-time, exempt

Essential Duties Responsibilities:

•Communicating with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns and providing them with advice.

•Developing strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.

•Explaining legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.

•Building relationships with clients based on trust.

•Developing arguments and representing clients in criminal and civil legal proceedings.

•Preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, and pleadings, accurately and in a timely manner.

•Staying informed about current legislation, especially concerning legal specialties.

•Finding ethical solutions to legal matters.

Requirements:

•A minimum of 1-2 years of probate and/or estate experience preferred but not required.

•Bachelor's degree in a related field.

•Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

•Admission to practice law in Washington state. Admission to practice in additional is a plus, but is not requored.

•Commitment to abiding by local, state, and federal laws and behaving ethically.

• Qualified candidates should have a strong interest in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and/or TEDRA litigation.

•Ability to work independently or with a team of attorneys to develop the case strategies.

•Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, public speaking skills.

•Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.

•Adaptability and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:

Pay range: $100 - $130K (depending on the candidate’s level of experience).

o Annual production-related bonuses opportunities

o Medical, vision and dental insurance

o Basic term life insurance

o Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

o 401K profit sharing plan (eligible after one full year of employment).

o Paid Parking

Our goal is to hire attorneys we believe will develop into contributing equity members of the firm; associate attorneys are considered full equity membership after their sixth year with the firm.

If you are interested in joining our litigation team, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and your references to admin@eisenhowerlaw.com