Senior Attorney

TUTHILL & HUGHES LLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuthill & Hughes LLP in Denver seeks a senior-level attorney to join our private wealth practice. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of private practice focusing on federal transfer tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and families.

We offer a boutique environment with direct client relationships and opportunities for professional advancement, with compensation based on experience and billable hours. A full-time senior attorney can expect $185,000–$250,000 per year, depending on factors

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of private practice with an emphasis in federal transfer tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Admission to practice in Colorado, or the ability to obtain Colorado admission.
• Ability to independently draft and review complex estate planning and wealth transfer instruments without significant oversight.
• Confidence meeting and engaging independently with private clients.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist partners in servicing an existing client base.

Skills

Drafting

Client engagement

Attention to detail

Tax planning

Job description

SENIOR ATTORNEY WITH 8+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Tuthill & Hughes LLP seeks a senior-level attorney to join our private wealth practice in Denver.

We are unique. We are a boutique law firm founded twenty years ago by former partners of a large, historic Denver firm. Our firm is one among four Colorado law firms consistently ranked Band 1 in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide (“Chambers”) for Private Wealth Law, and each of our partners is individually ranked by Chambers as well. In addition, our partners are proud to be Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), an organization recognizing and fostering excellence in the practice.

Tuthill &Hughes combines the technical expertise and complexity of a leading private-client practice with the direct client relationships, professional development opportunities and flexibility of a boutique firm. We are looking for a senior-level attorney to assist our partners in servicing an existing client base.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of private practice with an emphasis in federal transfer tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and families
• Admission to practice in Colorado, or the ability to obtain Colorado admission
• Ability to independently draft and review complex estate planning and wealth transfer instruments without significant oversight
• Confidence meeting and engaging independently with private clients
• Exceptional attention to detail

A Different Model

We believe excellent lawyers should have meaningful control over the balance between their professional commitments and compensation without sacrificing sophisticated work, professional advancement or the opportunity to become a partner.

Compensation is based on prior experience and overall billable hour commitment. A full-time senior attorney at Tuthill Hughes may expect to bill 1400 hours annually and earn between $185,000 and $250,000, depending upon a number of variables, including willingness to work in office, mentor associates and participate in business development, and whether the candidate has a transferable book of business.

Tuthill & Hughes LLP is an equal opportunity employer.