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The Settlement Closer is responsible for managing and facilitating real estate closings from start to finish. This role ensures all documents are properly prepared, funds are accurately disbursed ...

Must have experience with handling real estate closings independently and with real estate settlement software, such as Softpro. * Willingness to learn other areas of law, such as debt collection ...

Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Hauppauge, NY · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Support complex trust administration, estate settlement, and probate-related matters. * Provide attorney support through document management, client communication, and case coordination.

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Dover, DE · Remote

$63K - $85K/yr

Booking acquisitions and dispositions from settlement statements * Capital contributions ... Experience with real estate/property accounting software (examples): Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, RealPage ...

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How much do estate settlement jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for estate settlement in the United States is $56,380.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in estate settlement, and why are they important?

To thrive in Estate Settlement, you need a solid understanding of probate law, financial management, and estate planning, often supported by a background in law, finance, or accounting. Familiarity with legal research databases, probate court systems, and estate management software is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate sensitively with clients and beneficiaries set top professionals apart. These skills ensure the efficient and legally compliant transfer of assets, minimize disputes, and provide support during a sensitive time for clients.

What is estate settlement?

Estate settlement is the legal process of managing and distributing a deceased person's assets according to their will or state law if there is no will. This involves paying debts and taxes, inventorying property, and transferring inheritance to beneficiaries. The process is typically overseen by an executor or personal representative and may require probate court approval. Estate settlement can be complex, especially if the estate is large or contested, and may take several months to complete.

What are the most common challenges faced in an estate settlement role, and how can they be managed effectively?

Professionals in estate settlement often encounter challenges such as managing complex family dynamics, interpreting ambiguous wills or trusts, and ensuring compliance with legal and tax regulations. Navigating these issues requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Collaborating closely with attorneys, accountants, and beneficiaries is essential to ensure a smooth settlement process. Regularly updating beneficiaries and maintaining organized documentation can help prevent misunderstandings and streamline the administration of estates.
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Infographic showing various Estate Settlement job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,380 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

Asset & Wealth Management, Private Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs Trust Company, Estate Associa...

Goldman Sachs

New York, NY

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


Goldman Sachs rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 170 rated banks


Job description

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

YOUR IMPACT

Are you a quick-thinking self-starter with a passion for estate settlement administration, the desire to work closely with fiduciary professionals, and the ability to think outside the box?  Our Estate Associates support all aspects of our estate settlement services business from an operational and account administration standpoint.  We are seeking professionals who have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, strong communication skills, and client service are essential to supporting estate administration and enhancing our business.

OUR IMPACT 

Wealth Management

Across Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs helps empower clients and customers around the world to reach their financial goals. Our advisor-led wealth management businesses provide financial planning, investment management, banking, and comprehensive advice to a wide range of clients, including ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals, as well as family offices, foundations and endowments, and corporations and their employees. Our consumer business provides digital solutions for customers to better spend, borrow, invest, and save. Across Wealth Management, our growth is driven by a relentless focus on our people, our clients and customers, and leading-edge technology, data, and design. 

Private Wealth Management (PWM)

Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management (PWM) specializes in creating comprehensive wealth management plans for high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as select institutions, including foundations and endowments. PWM Teams work one-on-one with clients to advise and deliver customized strategies drawn from our deep investment experience, diverse wealth management capabilities and global reach. Our Private Wealth Advisors (PWAs) deliver an unparalleled investment platform inclusive of the full product and service offerings of Goldman Sachs and beyond, which may include tax and estate planning, philanthropic planning and private banking and lending services. As client needs evolve, this close relationship allows the team to offer complementary services and new opportunities by leveraging the resources of Goldman Sachs and beyond.

The Goldman Sachs Trust Company (GSTC)

An essential component of Goldman Sachs' private wealth management offering, The Goldman Sachs Trust Company, N.A. (GSTC) is a limited-purpose national bank providing world-class trust, estate and charitable administration services to ultra-high-net-worth clients across the United States.  GSTC leverages the global resources of Goldman Sachs to deliver integrated fiduciary management and administration, as well as comprehensive best-in-class investment management.  Our Estate Settlement Services team is dedicated to administering estates efficiently, thoughtfully, and in coordination with fiduciary professionals, PWAs, outside counsel, tax advisors, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders while observing our responsibilities as an independent, professional fiduciary.

Based in our New York City office, a GSTC Estate Associate (EA) provides direct support for estate settlement administration, including account administration, coordination of estate-related activity, and management of the operational experience for estates and related stakeholders.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL 

  • Support the Estate Settlement Services team with the administration, operation, maintenance, and monitoring of estate accounts
  • Administer estate cash management functions, including receipts, disbursements, journals, checks, and wires
  • Coordinate preparation of estate tax payments, fiduciary income tax payments, and related tax filings
  • Support estate account oversight activities to comply with fiduciary, operational, and regulatory requirements
  • Reconcile and verify estate account activity, asset values, distributions, and historical data as needed
  • Coordinate estate-related account implementation, asset transfers, and funding activity
  • Support projects related to estate settlement workflows, process improvements, and team strategic planning
  • Serve as a key liaison to PWAs, fiduciary professionals, outside counsel, tax advisors, and other areas supporting the estate settlement process
  • Assist with estate onboarding, including documentation, account opening, asset inventory, and funding activity
  • Participate in efforts to improve efficiencies within the Estate Settlement Services business

WHERE WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

GSTC has a national practice, working with PWAs based in the following locations in the United States: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Miami (Florida and Latin America coverage), Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C. and West Palm Beach

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think clearly under pressure
  • Strong interest in client service
  • Self-motivated and able to work in an autonomous, yet collaborative environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to excellence and a high level of integrity 
  • Strong knowledge of estates practice area, including probate and tax matters
  • Paralegal experience in estate administration and/or experience on an estate administration team at a wealth management firm is a plus

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit to our people, capital, and ideas to help our clients, shareholders, and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. Headquarters in New York, we maintain offices around the world. 

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We are committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. 

We are committed to finding reasonable accommodation for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruitment process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2026. All rights reserved.

Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Benefits 
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.

Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $85000-$160000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.


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At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1869