Sr Trust and Estate Administrator
Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 110000 - 150000
Posted:
24 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
22 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary Range: $110000 To $150000 Annually
About the organization:
Our Client is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Senior Trust & Estate Administrator to join their Trusts Estates & Wealth Preservation this role you will serve as a key member of the team partnering closely with attorneys and professionals to deliver exceptional service to the firms clients. You will play an integral role in complex estate and trust matters from inception through completion. Key responsibilities include:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical dental vision 401k profit sharing short-term/long-term disability life insurance tuition reimbursement paid time off paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
About the organization:
Our Client is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Senior Trust & Estate Administrator to join their Trusts Estates & Wealth Preservation this role you will serve as a key member of the team partnering closely with attorneys and professionals to deliver exceptional service to the firms clients. You will play an integral role in complex estate and trust matters from inception through completion. Key responsibilities include:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare probate documents court petitions and related filings with accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepare Federal and State Estate Inheritance Income and Gift Tax Returns.
- Manage accountings of estate assets including gathering valuing and transferring assets throughout the administration process.
- Coordinate estate and trust terminations overseeing asset distribution to beneficiaries.
- Conduct due diligence reviews and document examination for a variety of trust and estate transactions.
- Serve as a point of contact for attorneys clients opposing counsel and other third parties ensuring clear and timely communication.
- Organize and produce polished final document deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.
- Handle additional responsibilities as needed to support the practice groups evolving needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree or associate degree with a Paralegal certificate.
- Minimum of five years of trust and estate administration experience preferably in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite PDF creation tools document management systems and timekeeping software; demonstrated ability to learn new technologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the firm and with external parties.
- Attention to detail strong analytical abilities and the capacity to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
- Ability to provide guidance and training to junior team members.
- Proven discretion in handling confidential matters a polished demeanor and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.
- If based in New York agreement to be present in the firms Short Hills office on as needed basis.
- If based in Short Hills agreement to be present in the firms New York office on as needed basis.
- Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed.
- Ability to meet minimum billable hourly requirement.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- This position is generally performed in a professional office setting; 70% sitting 20% standing and 10% walking
- This position routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptops computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets in a home office as well as an in-person office environment.
- Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical dental vision 401k profit sharing short-term/long-term disability life insurance tuition reimbursement paid time off paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
Required Experience:
Senior IC