Estate and Trust Administration Paralegal

Lewis Rice LLC, a large St.
Louis-based law firm, has an opening for an Estate and Trust Administration Paralegal.
This position will work directly with attorneys and clients during estate and trust administration.
Qualified candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication, grammar, and proofreading skills.
Primary Responsibilities * Management of probate estate processes and procedures * Preparation of trust and estate accountings * Trust administration * Preparation of federal and state income and estate tax returns (Forms 1040/MO-1040/1041/MO-1041 and Form 706) * Assists in preparing, retaining, and organizing legal documents, agreements, pleadings, and accountings related to trust and estate administration * Professionally and clearly communicate with clients, attorneys, and all levels of staff * Perform other tasks as required with accuracy and efficiency Qualifications * Ability to produce accurate legal documents with minimal supervision * Experience preparing Forms 1041 and 706 required * Experience with estate and trust tax software (knowledge of ProSeries, GEMS, and EstateVal is a plus) * Office 2016 (Word, Excel, Outlook) experience is required * Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience * Minimum three years of direct experience; five years preferred This position can operate out of our downtown St.
Louis office or Town and Country office.
The hours of this position are 9:00 a.
m.
–5:00 p.
m.
Monday–Friday.
This position offers an excellent salary commensurate with experience and an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including major medical plans, a 401(k) plan, and paid parking.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Free parking * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * St.
Louis, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person