ELG Estate Planning is a respected and growing Estate Planning and Elder Law firm serving families across Washington. We are known for our technical excellence, compassionate client service, and people-first culture. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Probate Paralegal to join our Tri-Cities (Kennewick) office.
This role offers the opportunity to become the primary paralegal supporting our Tri-cities office. You’ll support primarily Probate case but will have the opportunity to take on a wider variety of cases, including Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning as you become established in the role. You’ll gain expertise in a specialized and impactful area of law while maintaining a well-rounded and engaging workload — all within a firm that genuinely values work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
As a Paralegal at ELG Estate Planning, you will:
- Serve as the primary paralegal in the Tri-cities office for Probate Planning matters, including document preparation and case administration
- Communicate with clients, families, and agencies with professionalism, clarity, and compassion
- Maintain highly organized files and track deadlines across multiple matters
You will receive training and mentorship and become a key contributor to a team that values precision, empathy, and excellence.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a probate paralegal required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Highly organized and comfortable managing complex, detail-heavy matters
- Curious, growth-minded, and motivated to master a specialized area of law
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Word
- Tech-savvy and adaptable, with the willingness to learn new software and systems
The Ideal Candidate
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Want to develop expertise in other areas, such as Estate Planning and Medicaid
- Are compassionate and client-centered — we serve people during vulnerable moments
- Take pride in accuracy, accountability, and high professional standards
- Enjoy working collaboratively in a positive, supportive environment
- Value meaningful work without sacrificing balance outside of work
Why ELG Estate Planning?
At ELG, we believe outstanding client service begins with taking care of our people. We offer:
- A supportive, respectful, and collaborative workplace
- Excellent work-life balance, with leadership that respects personal time
- Team activities and firm events throughout the year, including monthly team lunches
- Meaningful work that directly improves clients’ lives
- Opportunities for long-term growth and specialization
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay: $25.00 – $32.00 per hour (DOE). Estimated annual range: approximately $52,000 – $66,500, depending on hours worked
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% employer match
- 2+ weeks of paid vacation
- Washington Paid Sick & Safety Leave
- 10 paid holidays per year
If this opportunity sounds like a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Pay: $52,787.46 - $63,571.99 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
