Fiduciary Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid- to senior-level attorney with over five years of experience in fiduciary litigation and estate planning to join their tax team in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role involves assisting with fiduciary litigation cases, creating sophisticated wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth individuals, and collaborating on complex estate and trust administration matters.

Duties

• Assist with fiduciary litigation cases.
• Create and implement wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth clients.
• Collaborate on estate and trust administration matters.

Requirements

• Strong academic background and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve issues proactively.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Excellent legal research, verbal communication, and writing skills.
• High attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a high-stress environment.
• Prior professional experience and/or an LLM is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program and unlimited PTO.
• Reduced time and sabbatical programs for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-forming benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for continuing legal education and professional development.

This is undoubtedly one of the Mountain West's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Mountain West legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in the Mountain West region, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.