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Husch Blackwell

CPA (Paralegal)

Husch Blackwell, Oakland, California, United States, 94616

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Husch Blackwell LLP

is a full‑service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our

CPA (Paralegal)

position. This position is open in our virtual office, The Link, or any of our locations.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES The

Paralegal

role will have an accounting background and will be a part of the Paralegal Team supporting the Financial Services and Capital Markets (FSCM) business unit. Responsible for a full range of estate administration matters by providing assistance to the Firm’s attorneys in administering estates, funding post‑death irrevocable trusts, preparing documents, preparing and filing estate‑related tax returns, and client case management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepare various tax returns including Estate Tax Returns and Fiduciary Income Tax Returns.

Maintain financial records of trusts; perform trust accounting; audit accounts.

Maintain G/L accounts, reconcile broker statements, prepare payables and bank deposits.

Obtain and reconcile 1099 and K‑1 statements.

Irrevocable trust funding and administration (post death).

Serve as an expert in accounting, providing guidance and best practices to other team members as needed.

Maintain close personal contact with clients and financial advisors.

Meet annual billable hour requirement of 1600 hours.

Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.

Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to appropriate business professional and supervise same.

Sustain attention to detail and quality of work.

Other duties as assigned.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and to communicate effectively.

Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.

Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time‑management and prioritization skills required.

Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands.

Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product.

POSITION‑SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree required. CPA certification and license required.

Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Proven success working in a fast‑paced, continually changing environment.

Ability to prioritize; excellent time management.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Familiarity with tax and trust accounting software.

Experience with document database programs and/or software.

Significant client case management experience.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to interact effectively and professionally and provide exceptional service, internally and externally, at all times.

Highly organized, able to prioritize workflow and manage projects.

Ability to perform effectively with little or no supervision and within established time limits and on‑going deadlines.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

State of California: $86,000 - $139,000

State of Colorado: $75,000 - $119,000

State of Illinois: $64,000 - $125,000

State of Maryland: $73,000 - $107,000

State Massachusetts: $85,000 - $130,000

Sate of Minnesota: $75,000 - $111,000

Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $114,000

State of New York: $66,000 - $125,000

State of Washington: $88,000 - $134,000

Washington, DC: $94,000 - $138,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non‑guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Full‑time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; pre‑tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries Law Practice

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