Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Paralegal – Complex Admin

Husch Blackwell LLP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional in a multi-office capacity, with preference for St. Louis, MO or Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on administering estates, funding trusts, tax filings, and client coordination.

Candidates should have 8+ years of relevant experience, a two-year degree (Bachelor’s or Paralegal preferred), and strong tax/trust software proficiency. Excellent service and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Prepare Estate Tax Returns and Fiduciary Income Tax Returns.
• Maintain trust accounting and G/L reconciliation.
• Familiarity with tax/trust accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various tax returns including Estate Tax Returns and Fiduciary Income Tax Returns.
• Maintain financial records of trusts and perform trust accounting.
• Maintain G/L accounts and reconcile broker statements.

Skills

Estate tax returns

Client service

Tax accounting

Trust accounting

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Two-year degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax software

Document databases

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional in a multi-office capacity, with preference for St. Louis, MO or Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on administering estates, funding trusts, tax filings, and client coordination.

Candidates should have 8+ years of relevant experience, a two-year degree (Bachelor’s or Paralegal preferred), and strong tax/trust software proficiency. Excellent service and organizational skills are essential.