Legal Staff Paralegal in Vancouver, WA

Law Firm

Vancouver, WA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Vancouver, WA

Legal Staff

No

Summary
Law Firm is looking to hire a Tax Preparer/Paralegal for their Estate Planning/Probate department. The successful candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience preparing individual (Form 1040) tax returns. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with trusts and estates; however, training is available. The salary range for this position is $45,000-$75,000.

Functions:
• Prepares individual and fiduciary income tax returns, gift tax returns, and estate tax returns.
• Prepares probate/trust administration documents and accountings of trust assets.
• Assists in the preparation, retention, and organization of all documents related to the administration of the trust or estate.
• Communicates with clients in a professional and compassionate way.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Ability to prioritize tasks and anticipate client and attorney needs.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel as well as software for preparing tax returns.
• Proven analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to independently organize large amounts of data, both hard copy and electronic, into an easily retrievable system.

Requirements & Prerequisites:
• Certified Public Accountant license preferred, but not required.
• 4-year degree required.
• Full-time: 8 . to 5 ., Monday through Friday.

Law Firm is a legal practice located in Vancouver, WA, offering services in the areas of business, estate planning and probate, litigation, real estate, construction, and workers’ compensation. They are now accepting resumes for the Tax Preparer/Paralegal position, with a salary range of $45,000-$75,000.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience preparing individual (Form 1040) tax returns. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with trusts and estates; however, training is available. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include the ability to prioritize tasks, proficiency with Word and Excel, proven analytical and mathematical skills, and the ability to independently organize large amounts of data.

Requirements & Prerequisites include a 4-year degree and a Certified Public Accountant license (preferred but not position is full-time (8 . to 5 ., Monday through Friday).

Benefits offered by Law Firm include Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance, 401(k) with Employer Matching, Paid Time Off (initially eligible for 19 days per year, accrued bi-monthly), Paid Holidays ( days per year), Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Pay, Tuition Assistance, Discretionary Bonus, and Beach Trip.

Those interested in applying for the Tax Preparer/Paralegal position should submit a resume to ****.