Private Client Associate

VOYlegal; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Family-care and wellness programs

Life and accident insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

VOYlegal is partnering with a highly regarded AmLaw 100 firm seeking a midlevel Private Wealth Associate to join its Denver office. This role is ideal for an attorney with 4+ years of trusts and estates experience who wants to build a sophisticated, client-facing private wealth practice.

The associate will work on complex estate planning, tax analysis, wealth-transfer strategies, gift and estate tax returns, and closely held business and entity planning.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of trusts and estates or private wealth experience.
• Experience with sophisticated estate planning and federal gift and estate tax matters.
• Ability to manage matters and communicate directly with clients.
• Experience advising on LLCs, partnerships, S corporations, or other closely held business structures.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent writing and analytical skills.
• LL.M. is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex estate planning and tax analysis.
• Develop wealth-transfer strategies and gift/estate tax returns.
• Advise on closely held business structures (LLCs, partnerships, S corporations).
• Manage matters and communicate directly with clients.

Skills

Trusts and estates

Estate planning

Client communication

Legal drafting

Tax analysis

Education

LL.M.

Job description

VOYlegal is partnering with a highly regarded AmLaw 100 firm that is seeking a midlevel Private Wealth Associate to join its Denver office.

This role is ideal for an attorney with 4+ years of trusts and estates experience who wants to build a sophisticated, client-facing private wealth practice. The associate will work on complex estate planning, tax analysis, wealth-transfer strategies, gift and estate tax returns, and closely held business and entity planning.

Key Requirements:

• 4+ years of trusts and estates or private wealth experience
• Experience with sophisticated estate planning, drafting, and federal gift and estate tax matters
• Ability to manage matters and communicate directly with clients
• Experience advising on LLCs, partnerships, S corporations, or other closely held business structures is preferred
• Strong academic credentials and excellent writing and analytical skills
• LL.M. is a plus, but not required

The position offers base compensation of $225,000–$260,000, depending on experience, along with a performance- and hours-based bonus program.

Benefits include

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid parental leave
• family-care and wellness programs
• life and accident insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• additional firm benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the legal industry’s deeper Private Wealth and Tax platforms, work on sophisticated matters, and develop meaningful client relationships with mentorship from experienced practitioners.

Qualified candidates must be admitted in Colorado or eligible for admission by waiver.