Administrative Assistant (Estate Planning Operations ...

Administrative Assistant (Estate Planning Operations Specialist) For 40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. Today we proudly serve over 31,300 families in more than 90 cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron's, we are an independent, national fiduciary legally obligated to always act in the best interest of our clients. Mercer Advisors offers a distinct work environment that stands out in the financial industry. Our overall employee base and client-facing team are composed of 50% women, reflecting our commitment to diversity. We attract top talent from across the country, with no formal headquarters and flexible working arrangements, allowing us to assemble the best team possible. Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the financial lives of families across the country. Job Summary: The Operations Specialist/Administrative Assistant Estate Planning at Mercer Advisors provides daily, ongoing operational and administrative support for the Estate Planning Group within Wealth Solutions. This includes tasks related to client onboarding and scheduling of meetings, as well as processing outgoing and incoming estate plans (i.e. assembling and scanning estate plan binders, preparing tracking slips, etc.). This role may also perform a wide range of support activities to facilitate clients through the estate planning process. Excellent attention to detail and strong written communication skills are a must. Essential Job Functions for the FWS Administrator will include: Coordinating referrals to the estate planning group from internal advisors. Assisting with managing client intake process for estate planning team including creation of folders, inputting initial data into CRM and ensuring all data is accurate and complete. Coordinating scheduling of initial client estate planning meetings. Shipping, scanning, and assembling estate plans and other related documents. Preparing materials for client meetings. Training of new staff, including preparing training resources, training on systems and processes, as well as ongoing support for any questions related to day-to-day systems and processes. Assisting with ad hoc projects. Other duties as needed. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred Outstanding work ethic with a self-starter attitude Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure, by prioritizing and multi-tasking in a busy environment Outstanding communication and organizational skills Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Adobe and Outlook Able to maintain confidentiality with all matters Have a "can-do" positive attitude and enjoy being part of a team Eager to become an expert in the position Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM 5:00PM Working Conditions: Professional office environment, daytime hours, working inside, standing, and sitting, will be assigned to a workstation, no heavy lifting over 10 lbs. Actual base pay within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the applicant's geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills and licenses/certifications. This position is also eligible to earn incentive compensation through one of Mercer Advisors' incentive compensation programs. Base Pay Range $49,292.03 - $57,990.62 USD Benefits: Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following: Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Life & AD&D Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Three medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan. Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions on a per pay period basis if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan. Two comprehensive Dental Plans Vision Insurance Plan Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care. 14 Company Paid Holidays with a full week off at Thanksgiving. Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days Employee Assistance Plan Family Medical Leave Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks) Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (6 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time. Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life's challenges and more. 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match Pet Insurance

Created: 2026-03-04