Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Specialist

Husch Blackwell LLP; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support complex estate and fiduciary matters across offices. You will assist attorneys with tax returns, probate filings, and client case management while upholding high professional standards.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience, strong communication, and meticulous organizational skills. Travel between offices may be involved; the firm emphasizes teamwork and client service.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in Trusts & Estates, including complex estate and trust administration
• Two-year degree required; BA or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file estate tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns
• Maintain trust financial records and perform trust accounting
• Maintain G/L accounts, reconcile broker statements, and manage payables/bank deposits
• Handle irrevocable trust funding and post-death administration
• Draft probate pleadings and manage client communications
• Meet annual billable hour requirement of 1600 hours
• Learn and apply legal AI tools and technologies

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Two-year degree

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document databases

Tax software

Trust accounting software

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support complex estate and fiduciary matters across offices. You will assist attorneys with tax returns, probate filings, and client case management while upholding high professional standards.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience, strong communication, and meticulous organizational skills. Travel between offices may be involved; the firm emphasizes teamwork and client service.