Holland & Hart

Fiduciary Litigation Associate (5+ years); Private Client practice: Remote (based in Chicago, IL)

Holland & Hart$230K — $400K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in fiduciary litigation and estate planning
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for client interactions
  • Proficient legal research, communication, and writing abilities
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment
  • LLM or similar advanced degree is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Assist with fiduciary litigation cases
  • Draft and implement wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth clients
  • Collaborate on complex estate and trust administration
  • Anticipate and address legal issues proactively
  • Support the tax team in various estate planning matters
  • Participate actively in community-building and diversity initiatives
  • Contribute to the firm's commitment to pro bono work

Benefits

  • Robust wellness program promoting work/life balance
  • Unlimited PTO and reduced time program options
  • Generous parental leave for all caregivers
  • Enhanced fertility and family-forming support
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Educational assistance and legal subscription services
  • Volunteer opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation
Full Job Description
Holland & Hart's Private Client Group is seeking a mid- to senior level attorney (5+ years) with experience in fiduciary litigation and estate planning to join our tax team. This is a remote position based in the Chicago, Illinois area. This position will involve (i) assisting with fiduciary litigation cases, (ii) creating, drafting, and implementing sophisticated wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth individuals and (iii) collaborating and assisting with all aspects of complex estate and trust administration matters.

Position Requirements

Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, stellar interpersonal skills, the ability to proactively anticipate and resolve issues in a timely manner, and the aptitude to work in a team environment. Excellent legal research, verbal communication, and writing skills are required. A strong candidate will have a high level of attention to detail, solid organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and be able to prioritize tasks in a high stress environment. Prior professional experience and/or an LLM is a plus.

Compensation and Expectations

Holland & Hart's compensation is merit-based-you'll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements and on your contributions to the team's efforts. As required by the Illinois Pay Transparency Acts, Holland & Hart is providing a good faith salary range for this position: $230,000 - $400,000.

Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits.

Holland & Hart expects associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), in addition to at least 25 hours dedicated to Community-building, Diversity & Inclusion Investment hours. Contributions to the life of the firm is vital to the collective success of the firm, and we encourage our lawyers to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various committees and firm activities.

Benefits Summary

Holland & Hart promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well as an automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave. The firm offers inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, a subscription service for continuing legal education programs, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.

Application Process

Please apply directly online and be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter and law school transcripts. You may address your cover letter and/or direct application questions to Leslie Beard, Recruiting Operations Specialist, [redacted]. Search firm inquiries may be directed to Lisa Visconti-Liss, Senior Recruiting Manager & Legal Talent Coach, [redacted].

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled.

About Holland & Hart

Holland & Hart LLP is a law firm that provides legal services to clients in various industries. The firm was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Holland & Hart LLP has offices in several states across the United States.
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