• Paralegal

    Robert Half Legal (St. Louis, MO)


    Description We are seeking a Paralegal to join our team. This role will primarily focus on Trusts & Estates, requiring the individual to support our attorneys and senior paralegals in administering estates, funding revocable and irrevocable trusts, preparing necessary documents, and managing client cases.

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist in the preparation of Gift Tax Returns, Estate Tax Returns, and Fiduciary Income Tax Returns, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

    • Oversee the financial records of trusts, conduct trust accounting, and audit accounts.

    • Handle General Ledger accounts, reconcile broker statements, prepare payables, and manage bank deposits.

    • Obtain and reconcile 1099 and K-1 statements, ensuring all financial records are up to date.

    • Administer revocable and irrevocable trust funding and administration, both pre and post death.

    • Oversee probate administration, including the drafting of probate pleadings.

    • Maintain close personal contact with clients and financial advisors, ensuring excellent customer service.

    • Develop technical proficiency in database use and management, internet/electronic research, and project folder/electronic file maintenance.

    • Independently manage and organize files, or delegate similar tasks to Records Clerk and supervise the same.

    • Adhere to firm policies, maintaining a detail-oriented demeanor and attitude at all times.

    • Deliver superior service to all internal and external customers, communicating effectively and in a detail-oriented manner.

    • Collaborate within a team, adapting to changing business demands, and producing quality final work products. Requirements • Minimum 5 years of experience in a Paralegal role

    • Proficient in Case Management Software

    • Experienced in handling Billing Functions

    • Skilled in Calendar Management

    • Excellent Communication skills

    • Knowledge of Gift Tax and Estate Tax

    • Ability to prepare Estate Tax Return

    • Experience in managing Revocable Trusts

    • Expertise in Tax - Trust & Estate

    • Familiarity with Form 1099 and K-1

    • Experience in Probate and Estate Administration

    • Skilled in Legal Billing and Legal Research

    • Proficiency in using CCH ProSystem fx for Tax Compliance

    • Proficiency in using CCH ProSystem fx for Tax Planning

    • Previous experience working with ParaLegals

     

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