Probate Manager - Estate Administration Lead

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Law Firm is seeking a Probate Manager to oversee probate, estate administration, wills, succession planning, trusts and wealth structuring. This newly created headcount requires an independent professional capable of building and leading a team as the function grows.

The ideal candidate will have extensive probate experience, strong English and Chinese communication skills, and a robust professional network.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in probate and estate administration.
• Independent worker with capacity to build and lead a team as the role grows.
• Qualifications such as TCSP and a strong network are advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate and estate administration matters from initial instruction to completion.
• Review case information and prepare clear plans for each estate matter.
• Prepare, review and organise probate and estate-related documents.
• Coordinate case progress with relevant parties to keep matters moving forward.
• Maintain accurate case records, documents and correspondence.
• Monitor key case stages and follow up on outstanding information.
• Provide practical updates on probate and estate matters to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure estate matters are completed in an orderly and timely manner.

Skills

Probate & estate administration

Team leadership

English & Chinese communication

Job description

Hong Kong Law Firm is seeking a Probate Manager to oversee probate, estate administration, wills, succession planning, trusts and wealth structuring. This newly created headcount requires an independent professional capable of building and leading a team as the function grows.

The ideal candidate will have extensive probate experience, strong English and Chinese communication skills, and a robust professional network.