Probate Case & Records Specialist

Bureau of Indian Affairs; Crownpoint (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitve federal benefits

Job summary

The Bureau of Indian Affairs in Crownpoint, NM seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist (Probate) to research probate cases, verify trust ownership, and prepare comprehensive case packages. You will maintain records through final disposition and support OHA decisions with detailed legal research.

Qualified candidates may have 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree; graduate study or higher can qualify for advanced levels.

Qualifications

• 3 years general experience with ability to analyze problems and communicate effectively.
• 2) 1 year at GS-4 level in Federal service or equivalent.
• 3) Bachelor’s degree or higher or combination meeting 100% of qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct probate case research including complex estates and genealogy.
• Verify ownership of trust and restricted property and conduct land title research.
• Assemble probate case packages with factual and legal sufficiency.
• Maintain probate records from start to finish and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Review leases, rights-of-way, and encumbrances affecting trust assets; support decision makers.

Skills

Probate research

Land title research

Administrative records

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Bureau of Indian Affairs in Crownpoint, NM seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist (Probate) to research probate cases, verify trust ownership, and prepare comprehensive case packages. You will maintain records through final disposition and support OHA decisions with detailed legal research.

Qualified candidates may have 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree; graduate study or higher can qualify for advanced levels.