Senior Private Wealth Attorney – Trusts & Estate Planning

Kristy Carbajal; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

An Am Law 100 firm in Denver seeks a mid-level Private Wealth Associate to handle sophisticated wealth planning, tax analysis, and estate administration for high-net-worth clients. The role offers significant client contact and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., 4+ years in trusts and estates, and strong writing and research skills, with a preference for an LL.M. in Taxation and Colorado admission or eligibility.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of trusts and estates experience, with a strong foundation in estate planning and wealth transfer.
• J.D. from an accredited law school is required; LL.M. in Taxation is preferred.
• Admission to Colorado or eligibility for admission is required; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft sophisticated estate planning documents, including trusts and wills.
• Conduct legal research and tax analysis related to wealth transfer and estate planning strategies.
• Prepare and review gift and estate tax returns.
• Advise clients on entity selection, formation, governance, and succession planning.
• Manage complex projects and maintain direct client relationships.
• Collaborate with tax, corporate, and private wealth teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Skills

Trusts and estates

Legal research

Tax analysis

Client management

Written communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

LL.M. in Taxation

Tools

Westlaw/Lexis

Job description

An Am Law 100 firm in Denver seeks a mid-level Private Wealth Associate to handle sophisticated wealth planning, tax analysis, and estate administration for high-net-worth clients. The role offers significant client contact and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., 4+ years in trusts and estates, and strong writing and research skills, with a preference for an LL.M. in Taxation and Colorado admission or eligibility.