What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Probate and Estate Planning Attorney position at Peakstone Law Group?
Benefits:
We’re looking for someone ready to lead a practice area.
Peakstone Law Group is a growing Colorado law firm expanding its probate and estate planning practice, and we are seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to help lead and grow our probate division.
This role is designed for an experienced probate attorney who wants more than just a caseload — someone who wants to play a meaningful role in shaping the direction and success of a small but growing practice.
If you are looking for a position that offers autonomy, leadership opportunities, and real financial upside tied to performance, this opportunity may be a strong fit.
The Opportunity
This position is a senior associate role with leadership responsibilities, with the opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of the firm’s probate and estate planning practice.
The attorney in this role will:
Responsibilities
Required:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
We’re looking for someone ready to lead a practice area.
Peakstone Law Group is a growing Colorado law firm expanding its probate and estate planning practice, and we are seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to help lead and grow our probate division.
This role is designed for an experienced probate attorney who wants more than just a caseload — someone who wants to play a meaningful role in shaping the direction and success of a small but growing practice.
If you are looking for a position that offers autonomy, leadership opportunities, and real financial upside tied to performance, this opportunity may be a strong fit.
The Opportunity
This position is a senior associate role with leadership responsibilities, with the opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of the firm’s probate and estate planning practice.
The attorney in this role will:
- Manage probate administration and related matters from intake through resolution
- Serve as a senior attorney within the probate and estate planning practice
- Help guide the development and growth of the probate division
- Work closely with firm leadership on case strategy and operational improvements
Responsibilities
- Manage probate administration matters from opening through closing
- Handle contested probate matters when necessary
- Advise personal representatives, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries
- Appear in probate court hearings and related proceedings
- Maintain strong client relationships and communication
- Collaborate with firm leadership to improve systems, workflows, and practice operations
- Contribute to the growth and development of the firm’s probate practice
Required:
- Licensed to practice law in Colorado
- 4 years of probate or estate administration experience
- Ability to independently manage probate matters
- Strong courtroom presence and client communication skills
- Experience handling contested probate matters
- Interest in leadership and helping grow a practice area
- Strong organizational and case management skills
Salary : $130,000 - $145,000