Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney - Midlevel

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Seattle, WA Until 8/22/2026 First posted September 9, 2025 Last posted September 9, 2025
Job description

Job Description:

Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 23 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture in which all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking experienced associates with preferably three to five years of relevant transactional experience in trust and estate planning to join our national trusts and estates Private Client Services Group in the Seattle or Bellevue office. Our team of attorneys has significant experience assisting individuals and families with sophisticated estate and tax planning techniques as well as creating and administering family offices, administering, decanting and modifying complex trusts, and planning with respect to business interests, art and other special assets.

Candidates must have strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills. LL.M. in tax is preferred but not required. To be considered, please provide your cover letter, resume, law school transcript and a writing sample. Principals only.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here

Compensation range: $260,000 to $390,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

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About this role

Summary

Assist clients with estate, trust, and tax planning, trust administration, and complex estate issues.

Job title

Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Experience level

3-5 years

Industry

law

Location requirements

Seattle, WA; hybrid work allowed

Salary

$260,000 to $390,000

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

trustsestate planningtax planningtrust administrationstrong communication

Preferred skills

LL.M. in tax

Specializations

trustsestate planningtax planningfamily officestrust administration
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Seattle, WA, USA

Hybrid City