Probate Litigation Attorney

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of probate proceedings, including filing petitions, preparing court documents, and overseeing estate administration.
• Advise clients on estate planning strategies, including wills, trusts, and power of attorney arrangements.
• Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategies and ensure compliance with current laws.
• Draft clear, precise legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Negotiate settlements and resolve disputes related to estate matters, family law issues, or creditor claims.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and hearings with professionalism and advocacy.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas such as environmental law, tribal law & regulations, securities law, personal injury law, workers' compensation law, immigration law, landlord-tenant law, patent law, and litigation to provide comprehensive legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years of proven experience practicing probate law with a strong foundation in estate planning and estate administration.
• Ability: Demonstrated ability to handle complex litigation cases involving probate disputes or contested estates.
• Research: Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis for case analysis and legal writing.
• Drafting: Excellent legal drafting skills with attention to detail in preparing court documents and client correspondence.
• Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to facilitate settlements or resolve conflicts efficiently.
• Experience: Prior experience working in a law office environment with exposure to diverse practice areas, including family law, securities law, or tribal regulations, is preferred.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of legal administrative processes related to case management and client communication.

About the Role

The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm is a Miami-based litigation and transactional law firm specializing in probate and family law. Our team helps clients take care of what matters to them most—their family. We are a highly skilled, dedicated team of professionals who take pride in fully understanding clients’ needs and goals. We are known for strategic advocacy, a client-centered approach, and a collaborative work culture that values operational excellence and professional growth.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Gap insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• A 401(k) with matching
• 10–15 paid holidays per year
• 10+ PTO/vacation days
• Parental leave
• An international firm retreat
• Quarterly team-building days
• An end-of-year bonus
• Education reimbursement

Pay

$85,000 - $125,000/year