Tax & Probate Associate

Max 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Tax & Probate Associate
Location: Denver, CO
Practice Area: Estate Planning

Experience: 0-5 years
Salary: Starting at $180,000 for first-year associates

Position Responsibilities:

- Develop and draft complex estate planning documents for ultra-high-net-worth individuals
- Manage and administer large and complex estates and trusts
- Assist with preparation and filing of gift and estate tax returns
- Continuously develop skills to counsel clients on a broad range of estate and tax planning strategies
- Model and summarize advanced wealth transfer techniques

Requirements:

- . from an ABA accredited school
- Admitted to practice in Colorado, eligible to sit for the Colorado Bar Exam, or able to be waived in
- 0-5 years of experience as an attorney
- Familiarity with wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents for experienced candidates
- Relevant estate and gift tax and business entity experience preferred
- Exceptional writing ability and computer savvy
- Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial attitude, high level of attention to detail, and exemplary client service skills
- Must be a self-starter and team player
- Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
- Thrive in an inclusive, diverse work environment

Sherman & Howard, a leading law firm in Colorado, is seeking a Tax & Probate Associate for our Denver office. As one of the largest private client practices at a full-service firm in the state, we have a strong cross-disciplinary team to handle the complex needs of our ultra-high-net-worth clients. Our clients include business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, philanthropists, professional athletes, and other prominent individuals. We have a culture of promoting from within and offer mentoring and training to help our associates grow and succeed in their careers. In fact, all of our partners in the Denver estate planning group began as associates with our firm.

The role of Tax & Probate Associate will involve developing and drafting complex estate planning documents, managing and administering large and complex estates and trusts, and assisting with gift and estate tax returns. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to continuously develop their skills and counsel clients on a broad range of estate and tax planning strategies. We are looking for someone with exceptional writing ability and computer skills, as well as a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and exemplary client service skills. The ideal candidate will also be a self-starter and team player, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

To be considered for this role, candidates must have a . from an ABA accredited school and be admitted to practice in Colorado, eligible to sit for the Colorado Bar Exam, or able to be waived in. 0-5 years of experience as an attorney is preferred, and familiarity with wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents is a plus. We are looking for someone who thrives in an inclusive, diverse work environment and is committed to continuously developing their skills and knowledge in the field of estate and tax planning.

Sherman & Howard offers a competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and bonuses. The base salary range for this position starts at $180,000 for first-year associates and increases based on experience, education, and skill level.

Join our team at Sherman & Howard and help shape the future of our clients and our people. Apply now to be considered for the role of Tax & Probate Associate in our Denver office.

Not applicable.

Medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.

Not specified.

Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Trust Administration, Gift and Estate Tax Returns, Wealth Transfer Techniques, Legal Writing, Client Service, Computer Skills, Interpersonal Communication

J.D. from an ABA accredited school.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to [contact person name] at [email].

Qualification and Experience J.D. from an ABA accredited school, admitted to practice in Colorado, 0-5 years of experience as an attorney

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