Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional

Husch Blackwell; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support complex estate and fiduciary matters. The role may be located in St.

Louis, MO or Phoenix, AZ, with preference for one of these offices. The candidate will assist attorneys in administering estates, funding trusts, and preparing related tax returns, while maintaining client relationships and ensuring quality, detail-oriented work.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client service mindset and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estate tax returns (Estate Tax, Fiduciary Income Tax).
• Maintain trust records and perform trust accounting; audit accounts.
• Administer irrevocable trusts post-death and handle probate matters.
• Draft probate pleadings and manage client communications with advisors.
• Meet annual billable hour target (1600 hours) and supervise tasks as needed.
• Learn and apply new AI tools to estate administration processes.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Two-year degree

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate (ABA approved)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support complex estate and fiduciary matters. The role may be located in St.

Louis, MO or Phoenix, AZ, with preference for one of these offices. The candidate will assist attorneys in administering estates, funding trusts, and preparing related tax returns, while maintaining client relationships and ensuring quality, detail-oriented work.