Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Paralegal

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Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional position in either our St. Louis, Missouri or Phoenix, Arizona office.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for a full range of estate administration matters by providing assistance to the Firm's attorneys in administering estates, funding post-death irrevocable trusts, preparing documents, preparing probate and filing estate-related tax returns; and client case management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Prepare various tax returns including Estate Tax Returns and Fiduciary Income Tax Returns.
• Maintain financial records of trusts; perform trust accounting; audit accounts.
• Maintain G / L accounts, reconcile broker statements, prepare payables and bank deposits.
• Obtain and reconcile 1099 and K-1statements.
• Irrevocable trust funding and administration (post death).
• Probate administration, including drafting of probate pleadings.
• Maintain close personal contact with clients and financial advisors.
• Meet annual billable hour requirement of 1600 hours.
• Learn / develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet / electronic research; and project folder / electronic file maintenance.
• Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to appropriate business professional and supervise same.
• Comply with firm policies.
• Sustain attention to detail and quality of work.

CORE REQUIREMENTS :

POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS :

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and / or perform the essential functions of a position. Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE / Minority / Female / Disabled / Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

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Legal

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