Paralegal

Job Title: Estate Planning Paralegal

Location: Bellevue, Washington

Salary: $80,000-$105,000

Employment Type: Direct Hire

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Bellevue law firm to hire an experienced Estate Planning Paralegal. This full-time role supports attorneys in delivering comprehensive estate planning services, including drafting wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related documents, while also assisting with probate and tax-related matters.

The ideal candidate brings strong drafting skills, meticulous attention to detail, and prior experience supporting estate planning work in Washington State. This role requires excellent client service, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Draft estate planning documents, including wills, DPOAs, healthcare directives, trust certifications, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and ancillary documents
• Prepare client meeting materials and signing packets; assist with execution logistics
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, accountings, pleadings, and probate court forms
• Assist with trust administration, probate filings, and preparation of estate and gift tax returns
• Conduct document review and maintain organized electronic and physical files
• Serve as a professional, confidential point of contact for clients and third parties
• Support attorneys with scheduling, meeting prep, and deadline management
• Perform basic legal research and manage documentation across platforms

Qualifications:

• 5 years of paralegal experience, ideally focused on estate planning or trusts & estates
• Demonstrated experience drafting estate planning documents (wills, trusts, POAs, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Washington probate and estate tax laws and procedures
• Experience supporting probate and trust administration preferred
• Exceptional drafting, proofreading, and document formatting skills
• Ability to manage a drafting-heavy workload with accuracy and efficiency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with legal document management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused, professional demeanor
• High degree of discretion, sound judgment, and ability to manage confidential information
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (95% employer-paid for employee coverage)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 10% firm contribution/profit-sharing match
• Paid Time Off accrued up to 128 hours (16 days) per year, plus 10 paid holidays (prorated based on hire date)
• Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state law
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 6 weeks)
• Health Savings Account with $150 quarterly employer contribution
• Commuter benefits, including $14/month ORCA transit pass
• Additional voluntary benefits such as pet insurance
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

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