Trusts and Estates Attorney – Denver, CO

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $100,000 – $225,000+
Location: Denver, CO
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: On-site or hybrid in Denver, CO, subject to court, client, deal, and team needs. The exact office schedule will be confirmed before interview.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Bar dues, CLE support, and professional-development resources appropriate to the role.
• Bonus, origination credit, or other performance incentives where offered by the employer.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

A confidential trusts-and-estates practice has engaged Hire Innovative to identify a Trusts and Estates Attorney in Denver, CO. The hiring need is focused on someone who can help clients plan, administer, or resolve sensitive estate matters with accuracy, empathy, and sound legal judgment. The employer name and complete position details will be shared with candidates selected for an initial conversation.

About the Role

The opportunity provides direct client relationships, substantive ownership, and room to develop a durable private-client practice. Day to day, the person in this position will help clients plan, administer, or resolve sensitive estate matters with accuracy, empathy, and sound legal judgment. The Denver search is designed to surface candidates who want meaningful responsibility, credible flexibility, and a clear path for professional growth. The interview process will cover team structure, workload, success measures, and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Draft or review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate filings, administration documents, or related plans.
• Advise clients, fiduciaries, and families on process, options, deadlines, and risk.
• Coordinate asset, tax, court, beneficiary, and advisor information accurately.
• Keep matters moving while handling confidential family and financial details with care.
• Take ownership of assigned matters and keep clients and supervising attorneys informed about deadlines, risk, and next steps.

Required Qualifications

• Estate-planning, probate, trust-administration, tax, elder-law, or related litigation experience.
• Strong drafting, organization, and client counseling.
• Discretion with sensitive family and financial matters.
• Active or eligible state bar admission for attorney roles.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the employer’s practice area, matter type, and local court or transaction process.
• Comfort using modern legal research, document, case-management, or billing systems.

How to Apply

Submit a current resume through the form on this page. A cover letter is optional. Hire Innovative reviews each application for role alignment and contacts candidates whose background matches the opening. Your resume and identifying information will not be sent to the employer without your consent.