We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role is ideal for professionals with expertise in estate planning, probate law, and trust administration who thrive in a collaborative and detail-oriented environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting tax and legal processes while maintaining excellent communication with clients and advisors. Responsibilities: • Prepare estate, gift, and income tax returns, including Forms 1041, 1065, and 706. • Assist with trust funding, administration, and managing required notices. • Draft estate planning documents and coordinate trust funding processes. • Support probate administration tasks, such as opening and closing estates, e-filing, handling accountings, and transferring assets. • Communicate effectively with clients and financial advisors to address inquiries and provide updates. • Ensure beneficiary designation forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner. • Maintain strong organizational practices to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe tools to complete documentation and administrative tasks efficiently.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in probate, trust, and tax-related work. • Solid understanding of estate planning principles and trust funding processes. • Familiarity with beneficiary designation forms and their applications. • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. • Ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe software. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with clients and team members.

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Saint Louis, MO
onsite
Temporary
33.25 - 38.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role is ideal for professionals with expertise in estate planning, probate law, and trust administration who thrive in a collaborative and detail-oriented environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting tax and legal processes while maintaining excellent communication with clients and advisors. Responsibilities: • Prepare estate, gift, and income tax returns, including Forms 1041, 1065, and 706. • Assist with trust funding, administration, and managing required notices. • Draft estate planning documents and coordinate trust funding processes. • Support probate administration tasks, such as opening and closing estates, e-filing, handling accountings, and transferring assets. • Communicate effectively with clients and financial advisors to address inquiries and provide updates. • Ensure beneficiary designation forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner. • Maintain strong organizational practices to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe tools to complete documentation and administrative tasks efficiently.
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