Estate Administrator - Elite Firm

Lateral Link; Boston; On-site; GBP 74,499 - 89,398; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

An elite law firm in Greater Boston is seeking an experienced Estate Administrator. The successful candidate will oversee the administration of estates, including high net worth matters, while managing diverse responsibilities like drafting legal documents and preparing probate filings. Extensive experience in estate administration, especially in a law firm or trustee context, is essential. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including medical insurance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Extensive estate administration experience, preferably in a law firm, bank, or trustee environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Massachusetts and federal estate tax returns.
• Experience handling complex, high net worth estates is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and interpreting legal documents related to trusts and estates.
• Preparing probate filings and estate tax returns.
• Managing the collection, valuation, and distribution of estate assets.
• Tracking probate and tax deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate accountings and financial reports.
• Coordinating with outside advisors on fiduciary tax matters.

Job description

Overview

Our client, an elite law firm, is seeking an experienced Estate Administrator to join its Trusts and Estates Department. Will oversee the administration of estates, including high net worth matters with complex assets. Varied responsibilities include drafting and interpreting legal documents, preparing probate filings and estate tax returns, and managing the collection, valuation, and distribution of assets.

You will also be responsible for tracking probate and tax deadlines, maintaining accurate accountings and financial reports, and coordinating with outside advisors on fiduciary tax matters.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Responsibilities

• Drafting and interpreting legal documents related to trusts and estates
• preparing probate filings and estate tax returns
• Managing the collection, valuation, and distribution of estate assets
• Tracking probate and tax deadlines
• Maintaining accurate accountings and financial reports
• Coordinating with outside advisors on fiduciary tax matters

Qualifications

• Extensive estate administration experience, preferably in a law firm, bank, or trustee environment
• Strong working knowledge of Massachusetts and federal estate tax returns
• Experience handling complex, high net worth estates is a strong advantage

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Pension plan

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal, Administrative, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Law Practice, Legal Services, and Courts of Law

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