Title: Estate Planning, Probate & Taxation Attorney

Supervises: N/A

Reports to: Managing Partner

FLSA Status: Exempt

When Needed: Immediately

FTE: Full-Time, Regular

Who We Are:

Peterson Russell Kelly Livengood PLLC, or PRK Livengood, is a growing Eastside mid-sized law firm, that engages in a broad-based business and litigation practice providing legal services in business, corporate, financial, real estate, litigation, healthcare, school district, construction, tax, estate planning, employment law, and other matters. Our shared values include commitment to excellence, respect, integrity, loyalty, and initiative.

PRK Livengood is seeking a mid-level, highly motivated estate planning, probate and taxation attorney who is licensed to practice in Washington State. We are looking forward to finding the right legal professional to add to our growing team of staff and attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity for growth potential in a successful and reputable firm. We offer professional development opportunities, an extraordinary work environment, competitive salaries with opportunity for bonuses, and a robust benefits package that includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with a health savings account, parental leave, and an opportunity to join the 401K and profit-sharing plan.

Job Summary:

Craft individualized estate planning documents for clients, oversee the administration of estates, prepare estate and gift tax returns, and assist in other practice areas as needed.

Specific Responsibilities:

Works with partner-level attorneys to provide research, writing, estate planning, probate, and taxation support on various legal issues
Communicates with clients to understand their legal concerns and needs to help provide them with essential pieces of advice
Strategizes on how to resolve the clients’ issues in a favorable and cost-effective manner
Stays informed about any current legislation
Builds trustworthy relationships with clients
Excellent research and writing skills
Vigorously engages in their own professional development
Possesses the attention to detail required understanding and implementing tax-based strategies
Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

Experience working with and drafting probate and estate planning documents required
Experience preparing trust and estate annual and final accountings
Experience compiling tax information and preparing estate tax returns and gift tax returns
Business/corporate experience a plus, but not required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Minimum 3 years’ estate planning and probate experience required
Master of Law in Taxation (LLM) preferred
Must be licensed to practice law in Washington State

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Experience in drafting estate planning, probate and trust documents
Strong knowledge in preparation of estate tax returns
Knowledge of tax preparation software (knowledge of GEMS is a plus)
Knowledge of probate and estate planning forms/procedures
Proficiency in Excel, Westlaw
Strong academic credentials
Strong interpersonal skills
Impeccable oral and written communication skills with high attention to detail
Diligent work ethic
Results-oriented self-starter with a high level of initiative
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels
Ability to manage competing demands and frequently changing priorities
Ability to maintain confidential information
Proficient at working in a Microsoft Windows environment; basic to intermediate spreadsheet skills; ability to master common automated systems for record keeping, and confidently learn new technology
Flexible team player and skilled collaborator
Flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor
Ability to talk on the telephone
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity

Benefits:

Medical and vision insurance – we pay 100% of the employee medical premium, and contribute $100.00 per month into the employee’s Health Savings Account.
Voluntary dental insurance
Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and health screening benefit
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid Life Assistance Program
Company-paid I.D. protection program
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account (a pre-tax Section 125 plan)
Annual Bonus Opportunity
401(k) retirement savings plan – you may begin contributing to the 401k immediately upon commencing employment. In addition, upon completion of one full calendar year of service and 1,000 hours worked in a calendar year, if employed on the final day of the calendar year, you will be entitled to an annual firm contribution plus an annual firm match based on employee contributions (up to a maximum amount)
Paid Time Off
10 paid holidays per year

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your résumé and a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position and PRK Livengood.

Thank you for your interest in PRK Livengood and this position.

Position open until filled, no phone calls or drop-ins, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Attorneys: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Washington State Bar License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Bellevue, WA 98004: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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