Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Pro (Paralegal)

Husch Blackwell; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP in the United States is seeking a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support estate administration and tax matters across offices. The role involves assisting attorneys in administering estates, funding post-death trusts, preparing documents, and managing cases.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience, a two-year degree (BA or Paralegal preferred), and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Trusts & Estates, including complex administration.
• Two-year degree required; BA or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and tax/trust accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with estate administration and post-death trust funding.
• Prepare estate and fiduciary tax returns and maintain trust records.
• Support probate filings and client case management.
• Maintain close contact with clients and financial advisors.
• Adopt and learn AI tools for legal tasks; ensure attention to detail.

Skills

8+ years experience

Estate administration

Fiduciary tax matters

Communication skills

Time management

Client case management

Microsoft Office proficiency

AI familiarity

Education

Two-year degree

Bachelor’s degree or ABA paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Tax software

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP in the United States is seeking a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support estate administration and tax matters across offices. The role involves assisting attorneys in administering estates, funding post-death trusts, preparing documents, and managing cases.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience, a two-year degree (BA or Paralegal preferred), and strong communication and organizational skills.