Fiduciary Litigation Associate (entry-2 years); Private Client practice (remote/based in Chicag[...]

Holland & Hart LLP; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level associate to join their dynamic tax team. This remote position offers the opportunity to work on fiduciary litigation and estate planning for high-net-worth clients. Ideal candidates will possess excellent legal research, communication, and writing skills, along with a strong attention to detail. The firm values work/life balance, providing generous benefits including unlimited PTO and wellness programs. Join a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and meaningful contributions to the firm's success.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Wellness Program

401(k) with Company Match

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Assistance

Continuing Legal Education Programs

Qualifications

• Strong academic background and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Prior experience in fiduciary litigation or estate planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fiduciary litigation cases and wealth transfer plans.
• Collaborate on complex estate and trust administration matters.

Skills

Fiduciary Litigation

Estate Planning

Legal Research

Verbal Communication

Writing Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

LLM

Job description

Holland & Hart's Private Client Group is seeking an entry- or junior-level associate (0-2 years) with interest or experience in fiduciary litigation and estate planning to join our tax team. This is a remote position based in the Chicago, Illinois area. This position will involve (i) assisting with fiduciary litigation cases, (ii) creating, drafting, and implementing sophisticated wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth individuals and (iii) collaborating and assisting with all aspects of complex estate and trust administration matters.

Position Requirements

Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, stellar interpersonal skills, the ability to proactively anticipate and resolve issues in a timely manner, and the aptitude to work in a team environment. Excellent legal research, verbal communication, and writing skills are required. A strong candidate will have a high level of attention to detail, solid organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and be able to prioritize tasks in a high stress environment. Prior professional experience and/or an LLM is a plus.

Compensation and Expectations

Holland & Hart’s compensation is merit-based—you’ll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements and on your contributions to the team’s efforts. As required by the Illinois Pay Transparency Act, Holland & Hart is providing a good faith salary range for this position (if based in Illinois): $180,000 - $205,000.

Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits.

Holland & Hart expects associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), and 25 hours dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Contributions to the life of the firm is vital to the collective success of the firm, and we encourage our lawyers to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various committees and firm activities.

Benefits Summary

Holland & Hart promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well as an automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave. The firm offers inclusive fertility and family benefits. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, a subscription service for continuing legal education programs, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.

Application Process

Please apply directly online and be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter and law school transcripts. You may address your cover letter and/or direct application questions to Leslie Beard, Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist, [e-mail]. Search firm inquiries may be directed to Lisa Visconti-Liss, Senior Recruiting Manager, [e-mail].

About Holland & Hart

Holland & Hart is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity and a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. We offer sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse, innovating clients. Our low ratio of partners to associates means in-depth, hands-on experience starts from day one.

Holland & Hart is ranked as one of Vault’s “Best Law Firms in the Mountain States.”

Our core values—integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, our commitment to one another, our diverse workforce, our communities, and living full lives—influence all aspects of Holland & Hart’s culture. Holland & Hart attracts those who love what they do at work as much as they love what they do on the weekend. We intentionally create opportunities for attorneys to seek balance in work and in life through longstanding programs including sabbaticals, service opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, team retreats, and flexible-hour, remote, and hybrid work arrangements so they can be in the moment at their job, with their families, or when pursuing personal interests.

Holland & Hart is a full-service law firm with more than 500 lawyers in 14 offices. Throughout the Mountain West, from coast to coast and beyond, Holland & Hart provides clients with astute legal counsel from a vantage like no other. For more information, visit hollandhart.com.

Holland & Hart is an equal opportunity employer.

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