Probate & Estate Coordinator
About The Position
Probate & Estate Coordinator position to manage probate preparation responsibilities currently handled by BIA, with the long-term goal of backlog reduction and increased tribal self-governance. Document collection: Birth certificates, wills, probate letters, and any documents needed to complete the probate & estate heirship process. Will give quarterly progress reports on probate cases initiated, pending, and completed. Will give annual financial and performance reports submitted within 90 days after fiscal year end. This position is considered temporary, not to exceed a year, but with the possibility of a work extension based on the backlog of the BIA Probate process.
Requirements
- Familiarity with probate processes, wills, affidavits of family history, and trust land ownership.
- Minimum of associate’s degree or equivalent experience in legal studies, records management, or tribal administration.
- Ability to coordinate with BIA Anadarko Agency Probate Office and the Comanche Nation Realty Department and assist any tribal entity that has interest in probate requirements.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general database or case tracking systems.
Responsibilities
- Show compliance with 25 CFR Part 15 (Probate of Indian Estates).
- Adherence to BIA Trust Services Probate Handbook.
- Show case processing timelines aligned with BIA benchmarks.
- Comply with any and all other duties assigned by the Enrollment Director.
- Comply with any and all other duties assigned by the Tribal Administrator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
