Senior Trust And Estate Attorney

Job Title: Senior Trust And Estate Attorney
Job Location: Boulder, CO

Job Overview:
A respected law firm in Boulder, CO is seeking an experienced Senior Trust and Estate Attorney. This role is ideal for an attorney with a strong background in estate planning, tax law, and trust administration. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with high-net-worth clients, and provide advanced legal guidance on a wide range of trust and estate matters.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to clients on complex estate planning, tax planning, asset protection, and trust administration.
• Draft sophisticated estate planning documents, including wills, revocable trusts, specialized irrevocable trusts, and estate tax/GST tax planning.
• Offer guidance on the tax implications related to trusts and estates.
• Assist clients with the administration of trusts and estates.
• Collaborate with other departments and attorneys to provide comprehensive client services.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in trust, estate, and tax law to ensure optimal client advice.
• Mentor and guide junior attorneys, sharing expertise and contributing to the firm’s collective knowledge base.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 7-12 years of post-law school experience in trust and estate planning, tax planning, and trust administration.
• Active license to practice law in Colorado (or the ability to obtain licensure).
• CPA certification or LL.M. in Taxation is required.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• CPA certification or LL.M. in Taxation.

Skills:

• Advanced estate and tax planning knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Client relationship management.
• Ability to manage complex, high-stakes cases.
• Ability to mentor and lead junior attorneys.

Job Location:

• Boulder, CO

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Paid parking.
• Professional development opportunities for career growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

This Colorado-based firm was founded over 10 years ago. 34 adept lawyers make up the firm and practice in the areas of corporate, construction, criminal defense, employment law, environmental-water, litigation, public entity, real estate and trusts-estates.