Associate - Private Client Services practice

Company: Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti LLP
Location: Boulder
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP, seeks an associate attorney admitted to practice in Colorado who exercises independent judgment and discretion to join our Private Client Services group.

The ideal candidate will be a high performer with between 3 to 6 years of significant experience in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and tax and small business law.

* Adept at handling high-dollar transactions
* Experienced with reviewing, revising, and drafting;
* Able to act as a point of contact for client communication; and
* Able to meet timelines and deliver high-quality work product

Duties/Responsibilities

* Maintains membership in state bar and completes all required Continuing Legal Education requirements on an annual basis.
* Follows the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state and complies with all requirements of the firms professional liability insurer.
* Drafts all necessary documents to provide legal representation to clients and routes them through the appropriate office procedures to produce final documents.
* Performs necessary legal research using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems.
* Formulates and issues well-founded legal opinions to clients.
* Effectively conducts negotiations, when appropriate, to resolve matters on behalf of clients.
* Advises and communicates regularly with clients regarding the status of their matters.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

* Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree.
* Experience: At least 3 to 6 years of relevant experience.
* Licensure & Certification: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court at the time of application or possession of a license from U.S. states that have a reciprocity agreement with the state of Colorado.
* Excellent writing, communication, analytical, and legal research skills.
* Must be outgoing, collegial, and collaborative.
* Ideal candidates must be responsive to clients and partners and accept project responsibility.
* Qualifications include distinguished academics, strong writing skills, keen attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
* L.L.M. in Taxation or CPA preferred

About Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti

To find out more about this team and the firm, visit: https://bhgrlaw.com/practices/private-client-service/

Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of BHGR to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Benefits

Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP offers a professional work environment, competitive wages, and an excellent benefits package.

* 1700 hour billable requirement, plus a transparent bonus program
* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
* 401k Profit-Sharing Plan
* Paid Time Off
* Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
* Short-Term/Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
* Eco Pass and or free parking
* And more!

Position Salary Range

Base range is $120,000 - 155,000, but could vary based on experience.

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