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Tuthill & Hughes LLP is a boutique estate planning firm in Denver, Colorado, specializing in high net worth estate planning, tax planning, and trust and estate administration. The firm and its partners have been consistently recognized in leading professional publications, including Best Lawyers in America, Chambers HNW Guide, and Colorado Super Lawyers. With emphasis on work-life balance as well as outstanding client service, Tuthill & Hughes LLP is a truly unique place to work.
The firm is looking to add a mid-level or junior associate who will work under the direction of the firm’s partners, and senior associate. A working foundation in federal gift, estate, GST tax is required. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and analytical skills as well. Billable hour requirement of 1,200 or 1,400 hours annually for full-time employment.
Salary: $135,000 - $225,000
Benefits: free covered parking, 401(k) with 4% match, discretionary profit sharing, firm subsidized health insurance, short-term and long-term disability plan, family leave, life insurance, and wellness plan.
Industry
- Law Practice
Employment Type
- Full-time
Position Type - Full Time, Part Time, Student job for Summer
Employer - Tuthill & Hughes (Denver, CO)
Contact – Claudia Gomez
Job Title - Law Clerk
Resume Receipt - E-mail
Contact to Receive Resumes – claudia@tuthillhughes.com
Description -
Tuthill & Hughes is a top boutique estate planning firm specializing in high-net-worth estate planning, trust and estate administration, and nonprofit law. The firm and its partners have been consistently recognized in leading professional publications, including Best Lawyers in America, Chambers HNW Guide, and Colorado Super Lawyers. Our summer/fall law clerk will assist with (i) research of federal estate and gift tax issues and state law issues in the area of wills, trusts, real estate and nonprofit organizations, (ii) drafting of research memoranda or summaries, (iii) drafting of estate planning documents and client correspondence, where appropriate, and (iv) other related legal tasks that may be necessary.
Job Qualifications / Requirements
- 2L Preferred
- top third of the class or demonstrated interest in tax
- coursework in Wills & Trusts, Federal Estate and Gift Tax, Federal Income Tax,
Nonprofit Law (or some combination of these)
- coursework towards Tax Emphasis Certificate is a plus
- strong legal writing
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- flexibility and ability to juggle multiple projects for multiple attorneys
Job Duration - Job duration is flexible, depending on the candidate and the firm's needs
Application Documents – Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript and Writing Sample
Address cover letters to: Claudia Gomez
Compensation Type - Hourly
Desired Class Level - 2L, 3L
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