Public Administrator (Queens County) (Jamaica)

The Queens County Surrogate is seeking a Public Administrator in the Queens's County. Pursuant to Article 11 of the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act, the Public Administrator handles estates of individuals who die intestate and without a close relative or one willing to serve as administrator.

Candidates must be a resident of Queens County and must have admission to the New York State Bar.

Key Responsibilities:

Protects the decedent’s property from waste, loss or theft. Arranges for burial in the absence of a relative willing to make such decisions. Conducts investigations to discover a decedent’s assets. Liquidates assets at public sales. Arranges for payments of any outstanding debts or taxes. Locates persons entitled to inherit from a decedent’s estate, distributes the estate’s assets accordingly. Other duties as may be necessary to faithfully administer the estate.

The Public Administrator is a Commissioner of the City of New York and serves at the discretion of the Surrogate of Queens County.

Qualifications

Must be a resident of Queens County. Admission to the New York State Bar. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preference will be given to applications with knowledge of Surrogate’s Court practice or experience in office administration.

Any applicant disqualified from receiving a fiduciary appointment pursuant to Rule 36.2(c) of the Rules of the Chief Judge (22 NYCRR 36.2(c)) will not be considered.

Base Salary: $213,526 per annum

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and three references.

Please view the full employment announcement at: PA_Job_Posting_ .pdf