Probate Litigation Attorney

Responsibilities

• Manage probate, estate, and trust litigation matters from start to finish
• Advises clients on case strategy, risk, and next steps
• Drafts and reviews pleadings, motions, discovery, and related legal documents
• Represents clients in hearings, court proceedings, and negotiations
• Collaborates with the probate administration team when litigation matters overlap with active estate administration
• Conducts legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other tools
• Works closely with support staff to maintain organized files, meet deadlines, and move cases forward
• Supports efficient case resolution while maintaining high service standards

Requirements

• Required: Active Florida Bar membership in good standing, 5+ years of direct Florida probate litigation experience, significant experience handling contested probate and trust matters, including hearings, depositions, and motion practice, strong legal writing skills, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and related litigation documents, strong client advisory skills, including advising on litigation strategy, risk, and next steps, eligible to work in the United States
• PREFERRED: Experience with probate administration, Estate planning experience

Benefits

Competitive salary of $120,000 - $200,000 USD/year

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement

PTO + CLE budget for continuing education