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As an Estate Settlement Trust Associate you will:
• Support the estate settlement team in administering a client’s estate at their death.
• Assist Associates Estate Settlement team with organizing and understanding estate documents and structures (i.e. wills, trusts, powers-of-attorney, health care directives, pre-nuptials, partnership agreements, irrevocable life insurance trusts, etc.).
• Assist in the review of gift tax and estate tax returns for clients.
• Coordinate the determination amounts of annual exclusion gifts currently being made, the amount of unified credit, and GST exemptions already used for clients.
• Coordinate reviews and make recommendations on the scope of services to be performed in collaboration with firm associates.
• Ensure the financial policies, procedures, and internal controls comply with SEC reporting requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley, to include best practices.
• Research, gather, and compile data and information and prepare reports and summaries from a variety of sources.
• Provide and/or oversee support activities, including answering telephones; resolving problems and inquiries of visitors; review incoming and outgoing correspondence; and following up on departmental commitments.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, events and/or travel arrangements.
• Establish, update, and maintain files, inventories, records and data management systems.
• Provide flexible, friendly and proactive service to clients and other professionals.
What makes this opportunity great:
• Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership.
• Compelling careers working side by side with the best in the business.
• Support & flexibility to grow and be your best at work, at home, and in the community.
What we look for:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years experience as a trust associate, paralegal, or administrative assistant in securities-related industry, law firm or accounting firm.
• Familiarity with trust documents and Wills/Codicils used in estate planning; including tax liability reporting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Experience in project management for both long- and short-term projects.
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Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity
Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey – one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us. .