Corporate Paralegal

Armstrong Teasdale; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Teasdale is seeking a Trusts and Estates Paralegal to support attorneys across all estate planning and administration tasks. You will handle drafting, reviews, trust accountings, probate filings, and tax returns, while maintaining strong client and advisor communications.

The role requires 5+ years in Corporate and Real Estate with preference for Trust and Estate experience, and a paralegal certificate or degree. Collaborative, detail-oriented professionals thrive here.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; an Associate’s degree in paralegal studies is preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as powers of attorney, wills and trusts, and probate pleadings.
• Maintain financial records of trusts, perform trust accountings, and audit accounts.
• Oversee probate pleadings and filings and manage deadlines in a systematic way.
• Prepare and review gift tax and estate tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Assist with revocable and irrevocable trust funding and administration.
• Serve as a key contact for clients, financial advisors and accountants.
• Conduct legal research relevant to regulatory requirements and court proceedings.

Skills

Legal drafting

Client communication

Research skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Paralegal software

Job description

About Armstrong Teasdale:

For more than a century, Armstrong Teasdale has forged long-term relationships with clients large and small around the globe. Since our founding in 1901, we have grown to be one of the 200 largest law firms in the U.S. Our mission statement - "Always exceed expectations through teamwork and excellent client service" - carries through everything we do. We embrace the following values: integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurship, investment, celebration, perspective, accomplishment and inclusiveness.

Reports To:

Office Manager

Summary Description

Trusts and Estates Paralegal - supports attorneys throughout all legal processes. Areas of focus could include all aspects of administering estates, funding revocable and irrevocable trusts, preparing documents, and client case management. This position is expected to meet or exceed a billable hour model. This position is within the Corporate Services Group.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist attorneys in the drafting and reviewing of legal documents such as powers of attorney for financial matters and healthcare, last wills and testaments and trusts, and preparation probate pleadings
• Maintain financial records of trusts, perform trust accountings, and audit accounts
• Oversee all probate pleadings and filings and entering into a system to maintain key deadlines
• Prepare and review gift tax returns and estate tax returns and review fiduciary income tax returns
• Assist with revocable and irrevocable trust funding and administration
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, financial advisors and accountants
• Conduct legal research relevant to regulatory requirements and court proceedings

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in paralegal studies preferred
• Required Licenses and/or Certifications: Paralegal certificate or degree
• Experience: 5+ years of Corporate and Real Estate experience; Trust and Estate experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities

Indirect

Physical Activity

The employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.

Travel Required

5%

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.

EEO Statement:

Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Armstrong Teasdale, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.