Paralegal - Private Client

Thompson Coburn, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight cities across the U.S., is in search of a full-time non-exempt Private Client Paralegal to join its St. Louis office. With over 450 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by our core values of integrity, innovation and diversity, we collaborate and work in a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.

• Drafts petitions, annual/final accountings and statements of account or final settlement, final receipts, and related documentation all in connection with probate estates (supervised or unsupervised) and informal/small estate proceedings.
• Coordinates preparation or acquisition of various estate documentation; coordinates appropriate publications and notifications regarding the estate.
• Contacts and coordinates with probate court on administration of probate estates.
• Assists clients with initial funding of trusts.
• Contacts and coordinates with insurance companies to assist with transferring ownership of policies and updating beneficiary designations, including obtaining policy valuations for gift tax preparation.
• Contacts and coordinates with banks, brokers, and other financial institutions to collect information about client assets and transfer such assets.
• Prepares and coordinates the execution and recording of deeds and other necessary documents as needed in accordance with estate plans.
• Coordinates the transfer of assets into and out of trusts, including bank accounts, stock transfers and real estate deeds.
• Coordinates and/or effects distributions to trust beneficiaries.
• Performs routine trust reporting functions, including inventories, annual reconciliations and annual trust accountings.
• Analyzes past tax returns and other financial records and participates in the development of financial analyses and tax plans by considering gift, estate, generation-skipping transfer and state and federal income taxes.
• Reviews and manages tax documentation for use in connection with tax planning and compliance.
• Prepares tax returns including fiduciary income tax return, individual income tax returns, estate tax returns, and gift tax returns.

• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when interacting with clients, advisors, and firm team members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe; able to learn new technologies quickly.

• Associate’s Degree (or higher) or a Paralegal Certification is required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Substantial equivalent experience in Private Client work will be considered in lieu of education.
• Legal experience in another capacity may also be considered toward qualification for the role.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & ADD policies
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
• Parking/Transportation Stipend
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
• Long Term Care

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V