Estate & Trusts Paralegal - Client-Focused Support

Alaska Department of Law; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Teasdale is seeking a Trusts and Estates Paralegal to support attorneys across all stages of estate administration, trust funding, document drafting, and client case management.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate's preferred), a paralegal certification or degree, 5+ years in trust and estate work, and strong MS Office skills. Travel is minimal; the work is within Corporate Services Group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or degree.
• 5+ years of Trust and Estate experience; skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Corporate and Real Estate experience; familiarity with tax and trust accounting software.
• Supervisory responsibilities are indirect.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as powers of attorney, wills, trusts, and probate pleadings.
• Maintain financial records of trusts, perform trust accountings, and audit accounts.
• Oversee probate pleadings and filings and track key deadlines.
• Prepare and review tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Assist with revocable and irrevocable trust funding and administration.
• Serve as a primary contact for clients, financial advisors, and accountants.

Skills

Decision Making

Communication

Leadership

Continuous Learning

Teamwork

Values Alignment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Armstrong Teasdale is seeking a Trusts and Estates Paralegal to support attorneys across all stages of estate administration, trust funding, document drafting, and client case management.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate's preferred), a paralegal certification or degree, 5+ years in trust and estate work, and strong MS Office skills. Travel is minimal; the work is within Corporate Services Group.