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Richland, Wa

3 to 6 years

$105,000 – $135,000

  • WSBA Membership

Build a probate practice that combines administration, litigation, and meaningful client responsibility.

Pacific Northwest Family Law is seeking a mid-level attorney for its Richland office to handle probate, estate-related disputes, TEDRA matters, adult guardianships, and related litigation.

This is primarily a probate litigation and administration position.

We are looking for an attorney who can take meaningful responsibility for cases, work directly with clients, and develop into an increasingly independent practitioner. Candidates with substantial probate experience are preferred, but we will also consider capable litigators who are serious about learning probate and related practice areas.

The attorney may also assist with family law or other related matters when client demand and capacity make that appropriate.

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Probate Work Requires More Than Forms and Administration

Probate practice can involve straightforward administration, but difficult matters often require litigation judgment.

Families may disagree about wills, trusts, property, fiduciary conduct, guardianships, or the administration of an estate. Attorneys handling these matters need to understand procedure while also knowing how to negotiate, investigate facts, develop evidence, and litigate when necessary.

This role is designed for an attorney who wants responsibility for both sides of the practice: the administration that moves an estate forward and the advocacy required when disputes arise.

At Pacific Northwest Family Law, attorneys also have access to experienced colleagues, shared systems, legal support, centralized intake, and firmwide infrastructure rather than operating as isolated practitioners. The firm’s recruiting materials emphasize that attorneys should spend their time on client counseling, legal strategy, writing, negotiation, hearings, trials, and case leadership rather than being required to generate all of their own work.

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Requirements and Qualifications

  • WSBA membership. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association. Attorneys transferring from another jurisdiction will be considered if they are intent on obtaining Washington licensure.
  • 3 to 6 years litigation experience. We encourage anyone who has litigation experience to apply.
  • Independent Case Management. You should be capable of evaluating a new matter, identifying the important factual and legal issues, setting strategy, communicating that strategy to the client and case team, and moving the case forward without constant supervision.
  • Strong written and oral advocacy. We expect our attorneys to make winning arguments, and we believe winning starts with excellent written work backed by effective courtroom advocacy. We are not looking for an attorney who files without thought and wings it in argument.
  • Client communication. Probate clients are going through a great deal of stress and rely on you to ensure they have the information and communication needed to feel assured their matters are being handled with care.
  • Coachability. If you think you are the best and have nothing left to learn, please do not apply. Our best attorneys, including those who have practiced for decades, recognize that there is always more to learn.
  • Team oriented. We are not a group of solos practicing under one brand name. Our attorneys communicate and collaborate with one another to improve strategy and firm processes and create better opportunities for our clients.

Preferred qualities

  • Probate experience. The strongest candidate will already have experience with probate administration, TEDRA, guardianship, or related disputes.
  • Spanish language. Many of our clients are native Spanish speakers. Attorneys who can speak directly with those clients provide a better client experience than attorneys who must rely on translation, even though many of our legal assistants also speak Spanish.

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Compensation and Benefits

Base salary: $105,000 – $135,000 depending on experience

Attorneys are expected to bill and collect 1500 hours a year. If you are otherwise on track, you may count 100 hours of qualified and approved pro bono work to your yearly requirement.

Attorneys who exceed the 1,500-hour requirement receive additional compensation equal to 30% of the collected attorney revenue generated by work above that threshold.

The firm handles marketing and intake. Attorneys who choose to develop their own referral relationships receive an additional 10% rainmaker bonus on revenue collected from clients they originate.

Pacific Northwest Family Law also offers the following benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Washington State Bar Dues
  • Unlimited CLE through NBI

For this Richland Washington position, we also offer up to $5,000 in relocation reimbursement and a retention bonus after six months with the firm.

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If you have more questions before applying, please email recruiting@pnwfamilylaw.com.

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