Trusts & Estates Associate – Probate & Trust Administration

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

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H1: Trusts & Estates Associate – Probate & Trust Administration Opportunity at St. Louis Law Firm

H2: Join Our Growing Trusts & Estates Practice Group at UB Greensfelder

Law Firm in St. Louis Seeking Experienced Trusts & Estates Associate

Are you an experienced Trusts & Estates Associate with 4+ years of estate planning, probate, and trust administration experience? UB Greensfelder, a full-service, super-regional law firm, is looking for a skilled candidate to join our growing Trusts & Estates practice group in St. Louis.

About UB Greensfelder:

- A full-service, Am Law 200, super-regional law firm
- Created in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, .
- 275 lawyers with expertise in more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups
- Nine primary office locations across the United States

Responsibilities of the Trusts & Estates Associate:

- Counsel families and individuals on estate administration and disposition
- Handle basic and sophisticated lifetime, estate, and charitable planning
- Manage probate administration, including opening/closing estates, preparing accountings, and handling asset transfers
- Coordinate with clients' financial advisors on beneficiary designation forms
- Experience with trust administration
- Prepare tax returns, including gift tax and estate tax returns (preferred)
- Conduct research and analysis on complex state and federal tax law issues
- Communicate effectively, both written and verbal
- Pay close attention to detail and meet deadlines consistently

Why Work at UB Greensfelder?

- Lateral Integration Program for a smooth transition into the firm
- Dedication to employee well-being and professional development
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Outstanding benefits package
- Integration and mentor programs
- Paid Parental Leave and Support Programs
- Flexible work options
- Reintegration Program with ramp down/up periods
- Business casual work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through our website or email us at for more information. All applications will remain highly confidential.

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Medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, integration and mentor programs, seminar and CLE expenses, professional development hours and training programs, part-time and hybrid work options, paid parental leave and support programs, domestic partner benefits, reintegration program with ramp down/up periods, well-being program, business casual work environment.

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Estate administration, Estate planning, Tax return preparation, Legal research, Communication, Attention to detail, Deadline management, Mentoring, Diversity and inclusion, Benefits administration, Employee relations, Recruiting, Business development, Professional development, Well-being, Microsoft Office

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Qualification and Experience Missouri law license, 4+ years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration, knowledge of state and federal tax laws, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, ability to manage and meet deadlines, experience with beneficiary designation forms and trust administration, familiarity with business and real estate law, experience with tax return preparation, mentoring and diversity and inclusion experience preferred.

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