Legal Staff Paralegal in Saint Louis, MO

Law Firm

Saint Louis, MO

Legal Staff Paralegal in Saint Louis, MO

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Estate and Trust Administration Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Management of probate estate processes and procedures
- Preparation of trust and estate accountings
- Trust administration
- Preparation of federal and state income and estate tax returns, specifically Forms 1040/MO-1040/1041/MO-1041 and Form 706
- Assist in preparing, retaining, and organizing legal documents, agreements, pleadings, and accountings related to trust and estate administration
- Professionally and clearly communicate with clients, attorneys, and all levels of staff
- Perform other tasks as required with accuracy and efficiency

Education and Experience Information:
- Ability to produce accurate legal documents with minimal supervision
- Experience preparing Forms 1041 and 706 is required
- Experience with estate and trust tax software; knowledge of ProSeries, GEMS, and EstateVal is a plus
- Proficiency in Office 2016 (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience is necessary
- A minimum of three years of direct experience is required, with five years preferred

Salary Information:
- The position offers an excellent salary commensurate with experience
- An excellent comprehensive benefits package is included, featuring major medical plans, a 401(k) plan, and paid parking

This position at the law firm requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication, grammar, and proofreading skills. The role involves working directly with attorneys and clients during estate and trust administration. The position operates from 9:00 . to 5:00 . Monday through Friday, and the candidate may choose to work from either the downtown St. Louis office or the Town and Country office.