Trusts & Estates Staff Attorney Lead Admin for Large Trusts

Fredrikson & Byron; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k and profit-sharing plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron seeks a Trusts and Estates Administration Staff Attorney to join the Trusts & Estates team in Minneapolis or Fargo. The role will manage complex trusts and estates, supervise staff, and collaborate with trustees, accountants, and financial advisors to support high-net-worth clients and their families.

Ideal candidates will have 2–10 years of estate planning and administration experience, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and an active U.S.

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.
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to promptly get admitted in Minnesota or North Dakota.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong organization skills

Attention to detail

Supervisory/leadership

Strong academic background

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 the Trusts & Estates team in Minneapolis or Fargo. The role will manage complex trusts and estates, supervise staff, and collaborate with trustees, accountants, and financial advisors to support high-net-worth clients and their families.

Ideal candidates will have 2–10 years of estate planning and administration experience, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and an active U.S.