Temporary Paralegal - Estate Planning at Roth Staffing Companies in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Adams & Martin Group is assisting a law firm where high-quality estate planning, tax and fiduciary advisory services and impeccable responsiveness are provided to clients. They are seeking a Paralegal on a temporary basis with potential for full-time hire. 100% onsite in the firm's Brentwood, Missouri office. Pay depends on experience. Benefits are available for permanent hires.


This is a busy role that requires someone who is capable of prioritizing using a professional and proactive approach. This position provides an opportunity to work in an environment where you will be working as a team with seasoned attorneys, talented paralegals and other experienced law firm personnel. We offer the ability to enhance your training and experience as you support our firm's strategies and policies.


Skills & Background Required:

• Undergraduate or associate studies transcript with strong GPA required


• Undergraduate degree or paralegal certification preferred


• Strong academic record, with emphasis on writing


• Training in taxation, property law and/or estate planning required


• Exceptional communication skills with proficiency in writing and communicating in fluent English; ability to compose documents and emails in appropriate business style using correct grammar and spelling; ability to communicate clearly using proper grammar and diction; proficiency in detailed proof-reading


• Organizational and analytical skills, and ability to establish priorities


• Previous experience working in a busy office environment


• Knowledge of GEMS, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Acrobat

Personal Characteristics Required:

• Discretion and commitment to confidentiality regarding client details


• Professional, confident and caring demeanor; ability to engender trust and rapport


• Ability to apply common-sense to understand situations and projects, and to collect information through research, communication and questioning


• Applies good judgment that is conscientious and extremely detail-oriented

• Ability to resolve sensitive issues utilizing above average critical thinking skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines


• Willingness to adhere to processes and report to multiple supervisors


• To perform the essential functions of the position, you must be able to be both mobile and stationary throughout the workday, have the ability to lift 20 pounds, have a valid driver license and operating vehicle, and be able to operate a computer and other equipment.

Key Responsibilities:



• Manage trust and estate administration project lists


• Prepare estate tax and gift tax returns


• Organize electronic materials and maintain client files pursuant to systems and procedures

• Keep team members informed on a consistent basis of new or changing issues.


• Drafting of estate planning documents and correspondence


• Tax coordination and review


• Trust and estate administration and related Court filings

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations an Apply Now