Summary:

At Sherman & Howard, we provide strategic counseling to clients regarding their personal, business, estate, and tax planning needs. With one of the largest private client practices at a full-service firm, we have the cross-disciplinary expertise to handle our clients’ many needs. Our ultra-high-net-worth clients include business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, philanthropists, professional athletes, art collectors, private equity managers, and other prominent individuals. We have a cohesive and collaborative group and a culture of helping shape the future of our people with mentoring, training, and promoting from within. As a testament to our group’s impressive culture of supporting and mentoring Associates, all partners in our Denver estate planning group started as Associates at the firm.

The Denver office of Sherman & Howard is seeking an Associate for our ultra-high-net worth estate and tax planning team. The ideal candidate wants to be a collaborative member of our team with the goal of becoming one of our partners. We are looking for an Associate with an entrepreneurial attitude, a strong work ethic, leadership abilities, and a desire to learn from a group of dedicated attorneys. Associates in the estate planning and tax team receive first chair opportunities quickly, have direct client interaction, and are mentored toward achieving partnership in the firm.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and draft complex estate planning documents for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
• Manage and administer large and complex estates and trusts.
• Assist with preparation and filing of gift and estate tax returns.
• Continue to develop skills to counsel clients on a broad range of estate and tax planning strategies.
• Model and summarize advanced wealth transfer techniques.
• Participate in client meetings and take the lead on ensuring that our deliverables to the client are well analyzed, well drafted, clear, concise, and timely.

Requirements:

• J.D. from an ABA accredited school.
• 2 - 5 years of experience as an attorney.
• Admitted to practice in Colorado, eligible to sit for the Colorado Bar Exam, or able to be waived in.
• For experienced candidates, familiarity with wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents. Relevant estate and gift tax and business entity experience preferred.
• Exceptional writing ability.
• High level of attention to detail,
• A client service approach, including the ability to communicate and coordinate with clients and clients’ advisors.
• Must be a self-starter and team player. Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in an inclusive, diverse work environment.

This posting is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

Date Posted – 5/21/2024

Deadline to Apply – 8/30/2024

Sherman & Howard offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The base salary range for this position is $185,000-$205,000/year. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.