Bellingham, Washington | Full-Time | Hybrid Flat-Fee Practice | Mentorship | A Real Path to Ownership Limitless Law PLLC is an award-winning Bellingham firm serving clients across Whatcom County and Washington State in estate planning, probate, trusts, real estate, and business law. We are hiring an associate attorney who wants a long-term role, real client responsibility, and a path toward ownership. About the Role About 75% of the work is estate planning, probate, and trust administration. The rest is real estate and business transactional work for existing clients. You will have client contact from the start, manage your own matters, and work directly with the firm owner for mentorship and support. The firm serves a diverse client base, including many LGBTQ+ and ethically non-monogamous families, so planning is often customized. Business development is not expected in your first year. This is a hybrid role with regular time in our Bellingham office. Key Responsibilities • Manage estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters from intake through completion • Draft and advise on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and community property agreements • Handle probate filings, creditor claims, inventories, and distributions, and advise personal representatives and trustees • Handle related real estate and business matters, including deeds, purchase and sale agreements, and entity formation How Performance Is Measured Most matters are flat fee; probate bills hourly. You are measured on matters completed, client outcomes, and the revenue your work produces, so efficient, quality work is rewarded. Production goals are set together during your first 30 days. Requirements Required: • At least one year of estate planning or probate experience • Active Washington State Bar license in good standing, or eligible for admission in Washington • Strong drafting skills and confidence with clients in sensitive conversations A plus: • Small-firm experience managing matters from start to finish • Real estate or business transactional experience Benefits Compensation and Benefits • Salary of $105,000 to $130,000, based on experience • Uncapped performance bonuses tied to what you produce • Profit sharing, plus a path to earned equity for an attorney who builds a future with the firm • Medical, dental, and vision, with 100 percent of the employee premium paid • 401(k) with employer match • Malpractice insurance paid in full • Employee Assistance Program • 12 paid holidays, plus PTO and sick leave above Washington State minimums Life in Bellingham Bellingham offers mountains and water, a smaller-city pace, and easy access to Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. How to Apply Send your resume and a short cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are relocating, mention it in your note and we will talk about timing. Equal Opportunity Employer Limitless Law PLLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply.