Level Experienced Job Location Denver, CO - Denver, CO Position Type Business Professional Education Level High School Salary Range $40.00 - $50.00 Hourly Job Category Legal About Davis Graham & Stubbs For over a century, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP (DGS) has ranked among the region’s most prominent law firms, consistently offering quality legal services to emerging and established businesses of the Rocky Mountain West. While the firm’s Denver location and intermediate size allow a close personal relationship with local and regional clients, our technology and broad experience allow us to partner effectively with businesses and their investors throughout the world. DGS serves clients nationally and internationally, with a strong focus on corporate finance and governance, mergers and acquisitions, natural resources, environmental law, real estate, intellectual property, and complex litigation. Our lawyers have experience working with companies in the energy, mining, technology, hospitality, private equity, manufacturing, asset management, and aviation industries. DGS seeks to hire an experienced Paralegal to work within our Trust & Estate practice group. Ideal candidates will have at lest 10 years of legal experience with a trust and estate focus. Successful candidates will be proactive self-starters, who possess excellent client service skills and attention to detail. Part time or full time candidates will be considered. Summary This position provides support and assistance to supervising attorneys in all facets of trust and estate planning and administration. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, meeting with clients, trustees and family members; communicating with beneficiaries; drafting correspondence and legal documents; preparing deeds, asset spreadsheets and probate pleadings; preparing federal estate tax returns and gift tax returns; reviewing bank statements; notarizing documents; and organizing and maintaining client files. Essential Functions Maintain a working knowledge of general probate, trusts, and estate process and rules, use of appropriate forms Draft probate, trust, and estate planning documents Address probate, trust, and estate administration issues Prepare and file beneficiary designation forms Prepare estate and gift tax accountings and tax returns Preparation of post-execution materials and correspondence for estate planning Communicate with clients, trustees, courts, family members and financial institutions Records billable hours in firm billing system Other duties as assigned Required Skills/Abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal and client service skills; professional demeanor and a high level of empathy Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills Understanding of trusts and estate legal procedures and processes Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks Proactive work stye with ability to work independently Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software Maintain Colorado Notary license Supervisory Role None Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment with some ability to work from home. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Because this position will be handling client information, employees must work from a home office and not a public location during any remote periods. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work The position is open to full-time or part-time hours. DGS core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position offers flexible options in hours. Billable hours requirement is flexible based on hours of work. Required Education and Experience High school degree or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years of trust and estate paralegal experience in a law firm Preferred Education and Experience A bachelor’s degree Paralegal certificate Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Please click for more information about DGS Benefits Davis Graham & Stubbs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.