Tax Associate

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join Our Growing Private Client Team as a Tax Associate
H2: Opportunity for Junior-Level Associates in Trust & Estate Planning

- Law firm seeking a junior-level associate to join their Private Client Group
- Position based in Denver with opportunities in Salt Lake City, Boise, or Jackson
- Must have 0-3 years of experience in trust & estate planning
- Responsible for creating and implementing wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth individuals
- Collaborate and assist with complex estate and trust administration matters
- Strong academic background and interpersonal skills required
- Ability to anticipate and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Excellent legal research, communication, and writing skills needed
- Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize in a high-stress environment
- Prior professional experience and/or LLM a plus
- Merit-based compensation with salary range of $180,000 - $210,000 (based in Colorado)
- Generous bonus program and eligibility for fee splits
- Expected to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono work, and 25 hours dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD
- Work/life balance promoted with wellness program, unlimited PTO, and reduced time program
- Sabbatical program available for eligible employees and partners
- Inclusive fertility and family benefits offered
- Voluntary income protection benefits and 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
- Educational assistance and subscription service for continuing legal education programs available
- Opportunities to engage in firm activities and committees
- Application process includes submitting resume, cover letter, and law school transcripts
- Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Ranked as one of Vault's "Best Law Firms in the Mountain States"
- Recognized as a "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
- . Gold Standard Certification by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum for twelve consecutive years
- Mansfield Rule Certified Plus certified since 2018
- Core values of integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, commitment, diversity, and living full lives
- Opportunities for work/life balance through sabbaticals, service opportunities, team retreats, and flexible work arrangements
- Full-service law firm with over 500 lawyers in 13 offices
- Equal opportunity employer with voluntary self-identification opportunities for EEO-1 and Mansfield Certification reporting
- Data collected for gender, race, ethnicity, veteran status, and LGBTQ+ status to ensure a diverse applicant base
- Participation in data collection process is voluntary and will not affect candidacy or potential employment.

Robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, reduced time program, sabbatical program, medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, LTD, parental leave, inclusive fertility and family benefits, voluntary income protection benefits, 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, educational assistance, subscription service for continuing legal education programs, free or discounted legal services, opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation

Strong academic background, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, legal research, verbal communication, writing, organizational skills, work ethic, ability to prioritize, team player

Law degree (LLM preferred)

Apply online and submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcripts. Direct questions to Leslie Beard, Senior Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinator.

Qualification and Experience Law degree (LLM preferred)

Legal