Estate Attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Draft comprehensive estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and related instruments
• Advises clients on elder law matters including Medicaid planning, asset protection strategies, and long-term care planning
• Handles probate administration from initiation through closing, including formal and summary administration
• Represents clients in guardianship proceedings and related court matters
• Provides counsel on trust administration and fiduciary responsibilities
• Identifies tax considerations related to estate and trust planning
• Maintains strong client relationships through clear communication and thoughtful planning guidance
• Works collaboratively with paralegals and administrative staff to ensure efficient case management
• Participates in community outreach, networking, and practice development efforts

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing
• 4–10+ years of experience in elder law, estate planning, and probate
• Experience handling probate and estate administration matters independently
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Courtroom experience in probate or guardianship matters preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills
• Experience with estate planning and probate software platforms preferred
• Preferred qualifications include experience with Medicaid planning and complex asset protection strategies, familiarity with fiduciary litigation or contested probate matters, existing referral relationships in the Melbourne / Brevard County area, compassion and client-centered approach, organization, ability to manage a steady caseload, comfort advising elderly clients and families on sensitive matters, business-mindedness, and interest in contributing to practice growth, strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Medicaid planning and complex asset protection strategies
• Familiarity with fiduciary litigation or contested probate matters
• Existing referral relationships in the Melbourne / Brevard County area

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with a 4% match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life AD&D
• Short-term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)