CPA; Paralegal

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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 diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our firm and communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow, and will be valued and empowered, we invite you to apply to our CPA (Paralegal) position. This position is open in our virtual office, The Link, or any of our locations.

As a Paralegal with an accounting background, you will be part of the Paralegal Team supporting the Financial Services and Capital Markets (FSCM) business unit. Your responsibilities include preparing documents, administering estates and trusts, 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; audit accounts.
• Maintain G/L accounts, reconcile broker statements, prepare payables and bank deposits.
• Obtain and reconcile 1099 and K‑1 statements.
• 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 personal contact with clients and financial advisors.
• Meet annual billable hour requirement of 1,600 hours.
• Learn/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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team; willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
• Ability to produce acceptable amounts of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce a quality final product.

• Bachelor’s degree required. CPA certification and license required.
• 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.

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:

• California: $86,000 – $139,000
• Colorado: $75,000 – $119,000
• Illinois: $64,000 – $125,000
• Maryland: $73,000 – $107,000
• Massachusetts: $85,000 – $130,000
• Minnesota: $75,000 – $111,000
• New Jersey (Jersey City): $78,000…