Accountant; Paralegal

Accountant (Paralegal) –
Husch Blackwell

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full‑service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. We believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes and are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals from diverse backgrounds. We foster an engaged, inclusive culture of accountability and purpose that benefits our firm and the communities we serve.

We invite motivated professionals seeking a long‑term fit where they can grow and be empowered to apply for the Accountant (Paralegal) position. It is open in our virtual office, The Link, or any of our locations.

The Paralegal role will have an accounting background and will support the Paralegal Team in the Financial Services and Capital Markets (FSCM) business unit. Responsibilities include administering estates, funding post‑death irrevocable trusts, preparing and filing estate‑related tax returns, and managing client case files.

• Prepare various tax returns including Estate Tax Returns and Fiduciary Income Tax Returns.
• Maintain financial records of trusts; perform trust accounting and audit accounts.
• Maintain G/L accounts, reconcile broker statements, prepare payables and bank deposits.
• Obtain and reconcile 1099 and K‑1 statements.
• Perform irrevocable trust funding and administration (post‑death).
• Serve as an expert in accounting, providing guidance and best practices to other team members as needed.
• Maintain close contact with clients and financial advisors.
• Meet annual billable hour requirement of 1,600 hours.
• Learn and develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
• Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to appropriate business professionals and supervise the same.
• Sustain attention to detail and quality of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
• Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time‑management and prioritization skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
• Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product.

• Bachelor’s degree required. CPA preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proven success working in a fast‑paced, continually changing environment.
• Ability to prioritize; excellent time management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with tax and trust accounting software.
• Experience with document database programs and/or software.
• Significant client case management experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally and provide exceptional service, internally and externally, at all times.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize workflow and manage projects.
• Ability to perform effectively with little or no supervision and within established time limits and ongoing deadlines.
• 10 or more years of Trusts & Estates experience preferred.
• Two‑year degree required. Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from ABA‑approved program preferred; significant, substantive related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $86,000 – $139,000
• State of Colorado: $75,000 – $119,000
• State of…