Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Pro

Husch Blackwell; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking an experienced Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support estate administration and fiduciary tax matters. The role involves assisting attorneys, preparing tax returns, maintaining trust records, and coordinating with clients and financial advisors.

Required are 8+ years in Trusts & Estates, a two-year degree (Bachelor’s or Paralegal preferred), and strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Trusts & Estates and related tax matters.
• Two-year degree required; Bachelor’s or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage fast-paced, changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Estate Tax Returns and Fiduciary Income Tax Returns.
• Maintain trust records, perform accounting, and audit accounts.
• Reconcile broker statements, prepare payables and deposits.
• Process 1099 and K-1 statements; fund irrevocable trusts.
• Draft probate pleadings and manage client communications.
• Meet annual 1600 billable hours; organize files; supervise tasks.
• Adopt legal AI tools and learn new technologies as needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Client service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Two-year degree

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax & trust accounting software

Document databases

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking an experienced Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support estate administration and fiduciary tax matters. The role involves assisting attorneys, preparing tax returns, maintaining trust records, and coordinating with clients and financial advisors.

Required are 8+ years in Trusts & Estates, a two-year degree (Bachelor’s or Paralegal preferred), and strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.