Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Specialist

Husch Blackwell LLP; Missouri; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support our estates practice across offices. The role involves assisting attorneys with administration, funding post-death trusts, preparing probate documents, and filing fiduciary tax returns while maintaining client relationships.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in trust and estate work, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and tax/trust software. Opportunities exist in St.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Trusts & Estates and complex administration.
• Two-year degree required; BA or paralegal cert preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage client matters and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estate and fiduciary tax returns and related filings.
• Maintain trust accounting and reconcile accounts.
• Draft probate pleadings and file estate-related documents.
• Manage client relationships and case files with attention to detail.
• Meet the annual billable target and support team workflow.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Two-year degree

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax accounting software

Document databases

Trust accounting software

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support our estates practice across offices. The role involves assisting attorneys with administration, funding post-death trusts, preparing probate documents, and filing fiduciary tax returns while maintaining client relationships.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in trust and estate work, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and tax/trust software. Opportunities exist in St.