Trust and Administration Associate

Leoforce; Fort Wayne (IN); In loco; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Leoforce seeks a seasoned Trust and Administration Associate to lead complex trust and estate matters, including probate, tax compliance, and wealth transfer strategies for clients and their advisors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in trust/estate administration and real estate law, with JD and strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, ensuring professional client service.

Competenze

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in trust and estate administration, probate, real estate law, and wealth management.
• Knowledge of federal and state tax laws related to trusts and estates.
• Strong understanding of family law and generation skipping.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and their advisors.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools and software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism and commitment to client service.

Mansioni

• Administer a diverse portfolio of trust and estate accounts, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, testamentary trusts, life insurance trusts, charitable trusts, and private foundations.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Manage the entire probate process, including the preparation and filing of necessary court documents.
• Oversee the preparation of estate tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Work closely with clients and their advisors to develop and implement wealth transfer strategies, including generation-skipping transfers.
• Review and interpret wills and trust agreements to ensure proper administration.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of tax laws and regulations, and provide guidance to clients and their advisors on tax planning strategies.
• Assist in resolving complex legal issues related to trust and estate administration.
• Participate in business development efforts to attract new clients and deepen relationships with existing clients.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Legal research

Formazione

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Strumenti

Legal research software

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic Trust and Administration Associate who is passionate about the legal field, particularly in the areas of Wills, Probate, Real Estate Law, Wealth Management, Family Law, Generation Skipping, Fiduciary, and tax. This is a permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to work on complex trust and estate administration matters with a team of experienced professionals. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the legal industry, with a strong focus on trust and estate administration.

Responsibilities

1. Administer a diverse portfolio of trust and estate accounts, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, testamentary trusts, life insurance trusts, charitable trusts, and private foundations.
2. Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure a seamless client experience.
3. Manage the entire probate process, including the preparation and filing of necessary court documents.
4. Oversee the preparation of estate tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns.
5. Work closely with clients and their advisors to develop and implement wealth transfer strategies, including generation-skipping transfers.
6. Review and interpret wills and trust agreements to ensure proper administration.
7. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of tax laws and regulations, and provide guidance to clients and their advisors on tax planning strategies.
8. Assist in resolving complex legal issues related to trust and estate administration.
9. Participate in business development efforts to attract new clients and deepen relationships with existing clients.

Qualifications

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in trust and estate administration, probate, real estate law, and wealth management.
3. Knowledge of federal and state tax laws related to trusts and estates.
4. Strong understanding of family law and generation skipping.
5. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
6. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and their advisors.
7. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
8. Proficiency in using legal research tools and software.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. High level of professionalism and commitment to client service.

A bit about us:

We are a full‑service law firm with a long‑standing presence in the business and legal community, providing sophisticated counsel to companies, institutions, and individuals across a wide range of industries. Our attorneys work across disciplines including litigation, corporate and business law, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, healthcare, financial services, and estate planning. We combine the capabilities and experience of a larger firm with a collaborative, relationship‑driven approach to client service. Our attorneys are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop meaningful client relationships, and gain hands‑on experience handling complex matters. We pride ourselves on being responsive, practical, and deeply committed to the clients and communities we serve.

Why join us?

• Market‑competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program.
• Support for continuing legal education, professional growth, and practice development.
• A collegial environment that values initiative, teamwork, and high‑quality client service