Accountant; Paralegal

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.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that 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 our communities better.

This position is open in our virtual office, The Link, or any of our locations.

The Paralegal role will have an accounting background and will be a part of the Paralegal Team supporting the Financial Services and Capital Markets (FSCM) business unit. Responsible for a full range of estate administration matters by providing assistance to the Firm's attorneys in administering estates, funding post-death irrevocable trusts, preparing documents, preparing and filing estate-related tax returns, and client case management.

• 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 1600 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 professional and supervise 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 communicate effectively.
• Professional and courteous interaction with clients and employees at all times, with professional appearance required.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, and willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
• Consistent production of high-quality work efficiently and accurately.
• Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proven success working in a fast-paced, continually changing environment.
• Excellent time management and prioritization.
• 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 work 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 Illinois: $64,000 - $125,000
• State of Maryland: $73,000 - $107,000
• State Massachusetts: $85,000 - $130,000
• State of Minnesota: $75,000 - $111,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $114,000
• State of…