Description:
Key Responsibilities:Trust & Estate Administration
- Guide trustees and executors through all phases of trust and estate administration.
- Review and interpret trust instruments, wills, and related estate planning documents.
- Prepare required notices, inventories, accountings, and distribution schedules.
- Coordinate asset marshaling, valuation, and transfer of real property, financial accounts, and business interests.
- Communicate with beneficiaries regarding administration status, rights, and expectations.
- Advise fiduciaries regarding their duties, risk management, and compliance obligations.
- Prepare and file petitions for probate or administration.
- Represent estates and fiduciaries in probate court proceedings.
- Oversee creditor claim management, publication requirements, and resolution of liabilities.
- Manage timelines and statutory deadlines to ensure compliant and efficient administration.
- Advise on tax implications related to estate administration and distributions.
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries.
- Maintain strong professional relationships with financial institutions, courts, and outside advisors.
- Support senior attorneys with complex matters involving contested estates or high-net-worth clients.
- Assist with drafting estate-planning documents as needed.
- Participate in business development, client presentations, and internal process improvements.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active license in the relevant state.
- 2–7 years of experience in trusts and estates, probate, or related practice areas (flexible).
- Good understanding of estate planning instruments, probate procedures, and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work with clients during sensitive situations.
- Proficiency with legal research tools and common estate administration software.
Core Competencies:
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Client-service orientation and empathy
- Strong legal drafting and writing ability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem-solving and practical decision-making