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Senior Trust & Estate Manager - Family Office

100K–150K
Onsite · Seattle, Washington
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Brighton Jones seeks a Senior Trust & Estate Manager to lead Family Office legal support and trust administration. This role drives estate planning and fiduciary services for ultra-high net worth clients while collaborating with wealth advisors. The ideal candidate excels in translating complex legal documents into actionable strategies and manages multi-client trust structures.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Partner with Director of Estate Planning to coordinate estate planning and legal services for ultra-high net worth clients
  • 2Analyze estate plans and trust documents to identify planning opportunities and gaps
  • 3Assist with targeted legal research and transfer tax modeling
  • 4Coordinate with clients outside legal advisors to draft legal documents
  • 5Proactively identify legal needs aligned with clients’ personal charitable and financial goals
  • 6Facilitate communication across legal advisory and operational teams
  • 7Support trust onboarding and account setup for new clients
  • 8Manage ongoing trust administration including distributions and beneficiary reporting
  • 9Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information
  • 10Partner with compliance stakeholders to meet fiduciary and regulatory requirements
  • 11Improve workflow systems for trust and estate legal service tracking

Requirements11

  • 16+ years experience with high-net worth clients in family office private client services or trust administration
  • 2Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal training
  • 3Experience in trust company or corporate trustee environments
  • 4Ability to interpret and translate trust estate documents into operational actions
  • 5Strong knowledge of trust structures estate planning concepts and fiduciary duties
  • 6Proven track record supporting trust administration processes
  • 7Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple priorities
  • 8Clear written communication for complex legal concepts
  • 9High emotional intelligence and discretion when handling sensitive client matters
  • 10Experience with ultra-high net worth family dynamics
  • 11Commitment to client-first service and continuous improvement

Salary Insight

$100 - $150k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSeattle, Washington

Required Skills

Trust AdministrationEstate PlanningTransfer Tax ModelingLegal ResearchWorkflow ManagementProject ManagementClient CommunicationConfidentialityFiduciary ComplianceParalegal Certification
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