Associate Attorney Estate Planning

A law firm seeks a skilled Associate Attorney to join its team in Genesee, CO, focusing on family law, estate planning, and estate administration for high-net-worth individuals. This well-respected, woman-owned firm has established itself in Colorado and South Dakota, offering an opportunity for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. The firm is committed to fostering excellence and is looking for attorneys interested in long-term growth, with a potential path toward partnership.

Duties:

• Handle litigation cases related to divorce, prenuptial agreements, estate planning, and estate administration.
• Assist clients with complex financial issues, ensuring all legal documents and strategies are tailored to meet individual needs.
• Draft and review legal documents, including divorce decrees, estate plans, and tax-related documents.
• Provide expert legal advice and representation to high-net-worth clients.
• Develop strategies for complex cases, involving financial planning and asset protection.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and other team members to deliver high-quality client service.
• Manage a reasonable monthly billable hours requirement while maintaining flexibility in the work schedule.

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of experience in Colorado litigation or estate planning and tax law.
• Strong understanding of complex financial issues and the ability to handle high-stakes legal matters.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Proven attention to detail and the ability to provide creative legal solutions.
• Must be admitted to practice law in Colorado.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain long-term client relationships.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active admission to the Colorado Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in family law and estate planning, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, and complex estate matters.
• Strong litigation skills and experience handling high-net-worth client matters.
• Ability to manage complex financial and legal cases with a high degree of professionalism.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to meet billable hour expectations.

Benefits:

• Health insurance, life, and disability insurance.
• 8% SEP retirement contributions made by the firm.
• Flexibility in scheduling with a reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Opportunity for growth, including the potential for partnership.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to work in a firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services while offering a flexible, supportive work environment. The firm values experienced, self-motivated attorneys looking to build long-term careers.

This law firm provides comprehensive legal services to clients in complex divorce and family law matters. Its core practice areas include divorce, child custody, prenuptial agreements, estate administration, estate planning for children, revocable trust, wills, mediation, and related areas. Its attorneys have decades of legal experience in these areas. Its office is located in Golden, Colorado.