Trust and Estate Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Trust and Estate Associate Attorney to join its experienced team in representing individual clients. This hybrid position requires at least three days a week in the office to meet with clients in a flexible and collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in estate planning, wills, trusts, and estate administration, with excellent client relations, research, and communication skills.

Duties:

• Provide legal services in estate planning, including creating wills, powers of attorney, and medical directives.
• Establish and administer trusts for clients, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Guide clients through the estate administration process.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategy and decision-making.
• Draft legal documents and provide written and verbal communication on complex legal matters.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in trust and estate law.
• Strong client management skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and writing abilities, with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with relevant state and federal estate laws and regulations.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the state bar, in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong research and writing skills.
• Proficiency in estate planning tools and software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and clients.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate complex legal matters to clients.

Location:
Hybrid position based in the office located in Boulder, CO (requires three days in-office).

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with firm's contribution.
• Paid long-term and short-term disability.
• Employer-paid family leave and paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.

This Colorado-based firm has provided legal services for the past forty years. The law firm employs a fairly large group of skillful lawyers. A number of practice industries offered are banking-financial institutions, construction litigation-insurance recovery, healthcare and technology. A few of their areas of practice consist of business-finance, intellectual property and special education. The firm supports a variety of community outreach efforts throughout the year.