Trusts & Estates Staff Attorney — Administration Lead

Fredrikson & Byron; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- & long-term disability

401k with employer match

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron seeks a Trusts and Estates Administration Staff Attorney to join our Minneapolis or Fargo office. You will manage administration of complex trusts and estates and help build out a dedicated trust administration practice.

The ideal candidate has 2–10 years of estate planning and administration experience, strong organization, attention to detail, and a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with an active U.S. license and eligibility for Minnesota or North Dakota admission.

Qualifications

• 2 to 10 years of estate planning and administration experience.
• Strong organization skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of other trusts and estates administration specialists.
• Strong academic background.
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School.
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to promptly get admitted in Minnesota or North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration and management of complex and high-value trusts and estates.
• Prepare and supervise others in preparing tax returns and accountings.
• Collaborate with trustees (corporate and familial), outside accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals.
• Lead the probate and trust administration process.
• Track and assist in preparing annual notices and payments.
• Supervise a team with similar tasks.

Skills

Strong organization skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-Accredited Law School

Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

Fredrikson & Byron seeks a Trusts and Estates Administration Staff Attorney to join our Minneapolis or Fargo office. You will manage administration of complex trusts and estates and help build out a dedicated trust administration practice.

The ideal candidate has 2–10 years of estate planning and administration experience, strong organization, attention to detail, and a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with an active U.S. license and eligibility for Minnesota or North Dakota admission.