Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Specialist

Husch Blackwell LLP; Missouri; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support attorneys in administering estates, funding post-death irrevocable trusts, and managing probate and related tax filings. The role emphasizes meticulous tax work, trust accounting, and client liaison in a collaborative firm environment.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in Trusts & Estates, strong communication, and proficiency with tax software and document databases.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in Trusts & Estates, including complex estate and fiduciary tax matters.
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from ABA approved program preferred; significant related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, continually changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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 probate pleadings.
• Maintain client contact with advisors and meet billable hour requirements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Two-year degree

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax software

Trust accounting software

Document databases

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support attorneys in administering estates, funding post-death irrevocable trusts, and managing probate and related tax filings. The role emphasizes meticulous tax work, trust accounting, and client liaison in a collaborative firm environment.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in Trusts & Estates, strong communication, and proficiency with tax software and document databases.