Tax and Probate Associate Attorney

A law firm in Denver, CO, is seeking a Tax and Probate Associate Attorney with 0-5 years of experience to join their ultra-high-net-worth estate and tax planning team. The candidate will be responsible for developing and drafting complex estate planning documents, managing and administering large estates and trusts, assisting with tax filings, and counseling clients on various estate and tax planning strategies.

Duties:

• Develop and draft complex estate planning documents for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
• Manage and administer large and complex estates and trusts.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of gift and estate tax returns.
• Counsel clients on a broad range of estate and tax planning strategies.
• Model and summarize advanced wealth transfer techniques.
• Familiarize with wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.
• Utilize exceptional writing ability and computer skills.
• Work as a self-starter and team player.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited school.
• Admission to practice law in Colorado, eligibility to sit for the Colorado Bar Exam, or ability to be waived in.
• Familiarity with wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.
• Relevant experience in estate and gift tax and business entities (preferred).
• Exceptional writing ability and computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Experience:

0-5 years of experience as an attorney.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Bonus opportunities.

The firm employs one-hundred and ninety skillful attorneys and a qualified support staff. They represent clients throughout the United States. Law offices are based in Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona and Missouri. The law firm was formed in 1863. Practice areas are comprehensive. Administrative law-litigation, corporate finance, employee benefits, healthcare, labor-employment and wealth transfer-tax planning are some of their practice disciplines. The firm endorses pro-bono work.