Junior-Level Tax Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Junior-Level Tax Associate Attorney in Denver, CO. This role involves creating, drafting, and implementing sophisticated wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth individuals and collaborating on complex estate and trust administration matters.

Job Overview:

The Junior-Level Tax Associate Attorney will be responsible for assisting in the development and execution of wealth transfer plans and supporting estate and trust administration matters. This role requires strong academic credentials, exceptional interpersonal skills, and working effectively in a team environment.

Duties:

• Collaborate in the creation, drafting, and implementation of wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth individuals.
• Assist with all aspects of complex estate and trust administration matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support client needs.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on tax-related matters.
• Prepare legal documents, including trusts, wills, and other estate planning instruments.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external parties.

Requirements:

• 0-3 years of experience in trust and estate planning.
• Strong academic background with a focus on tax law preferred.
• Stellar interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A proactive approach to issue identification and resolution.
• Excellent legal research, verbal communication, and writing skills.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a high-stress environment.
• Prior professional experience and/or an LLM is a plus.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Colorado State Bar or eligibility for admission.
• Certification or coursework in tax law is preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Familiarity with estate planning software is a plus.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers.
• Automatic Off Ramp/On-Ramp program before and after parental leave.
• Inclusive fertility and family benefits.
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurance.
• 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.

Expand your practice and enhance your legal career at one of the largest firms in Denver! This firm practices in a wide variety of areas of law, including corporate, litigation, intellectual property, and tax. Associates are treated well and are given significant responsibility and interesting work. This is undoubtedly one of Colorado'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 Colorado 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 Colorado, 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.