Paralegal - Trusts & Estates

Job Description

Paralegal - Trusts & Estates


Location: St. Louis, MO (On-site / Hybrid)


Position Type: Full-time


Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 (Based on experience)


About the Firm


We are a premier law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. Our attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups.


Renowned for best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, our firm consistently earns top-tier accolades from prestigious industry directories, including Chambers and Partners and Benchmark Litigation. As a super-regional powerhouse in the Midwest and major business centers, we pride ourselves on fostering a truly people-focused environment that values every employee’s growth, diversity, and contribution.


Position Overview


We are seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal to join our established practice in the St. Louis office. In this role, you will work closely with our attorneys on sophisticated estate planning, tax, and probate matters, providing high-level support to ensure exceptional client service.


Key Responsibilities

• Prepare estate tax returns, gift tax returns, and individual and fiduciary income tax returns (including Forms 1041, 1065, and 706).
  
  
• Assist with the entire trust process, including trust funding, administration, and drafting notices.
  
  
• Assist with the preparation of basic estate planning documents and coordinate related trust funding.
  
  
• Assist with probate administration from start to finish, including opening and closing estates, e-filing, preparing detailed accountings, and handling asset transfers.
  
  
• Serve as a primary point of contact, communicating seamlessly with clients, financial advisors, and other external partners.
  
  

Qualified Candidates Will Possess

• 3+ years of dedicated probate, trust, and tax experience.
  
  
• A strong general understanding of estate planning principles, trust funding procedures, and beneficiary designation forms.
  
  
• Required experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
  
  
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly when interfacing directly with clients and financial advisors.
  
  
• Strong attention to detail, exceptional judgment, and the ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven priorities in a collaborative team environment.
  
  

What We Offer


We offer a sophisticated legal environment coupled with a supportive, business-casual culture. In addition to a competitive salary, our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  
  
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
  
  
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
  
  
• Life insurance
  
  
• Dedicated well-being initiatives
  
  
• Paid parental leave programs
  
  

If interested, please reach out to Nykki McAdoo at View email address on click.appcast.io.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.