Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Specialist

Husch Blackwell LLP; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP in Missouri and Arizona seeks a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support estate administration, trust funding, and fiduciary tax work. The role collaborates with attorneys and clients, requiring meticulous attention, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex filings. Location in St.

Louis, MO or Phoenix, AZ preferred. Candidates should have 8+ years in Trusts & Estates, a two-year degree, and relevant credentials.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from ABA approved program preferred; significant related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in Trusts & Estates, including complex estate and trust administration, as well as estate and fiduciary tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a full range of estate administration matters by providing assistance to the Firm’s attorneys in administering estates, funding post-death irrevocable trusts, preparing documents, preparing probate and filing estate-related tax returns, and client case management.
• Prepare estates tax returns including Estate Tax Returns and Fiduciary Income Tax Returns.
• Maintain financial records of trusts; perform trust accounting; audit accounts.
• Irrevocable trust funding and administration (post death).
• Probate administration, including drafting of probate pleadings.

Skills

Trusts & Estates experience

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year degree

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax & trust accounting software

Document management software

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP in Missouri and Arizona seeks a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support estate administration, trust funding, and fiduciary tax work. The role collaborates with attorneys and clients, requiring meticulous attention, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex filings. Location in St.

Louis, MO or Phoenix, AZ preferred. Candidates should have 8+ years in Trusts & Estates, a two-year degree, and relevant credentials.