Associate Attorney

AppleOne Employment Services; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Venice, FL seeks an Associate Attorney with 1-2 years of experience who wants to build a practice in estate planning and estate administration while developing long-term client relationships.

You will advise individuals and families on estate planning and administration, manage probate matters, and collaborate with a Florida legal team to provide practical, client‑focused guidance with professionalism and care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of attorney experience in estate planning or related field.
• Strong client-relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning strategies, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, probate avoidance, and succession planning.
• Draft and update estate planning documents to align with client needs and goals.
• Manage estate administration from initial consultation to completion, including probate and distributions.
• Advise executors and trustees on legal responsibilities and rights.
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, and financial professionals.
• Maintain case files, manage deadlines, and ensure timely progress.

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Associate Attorney for a direct hire opportunity with a Florida legal team in Venice, FL. This role is ideal for an attorney with 1-2 years of experience who is interested in building a strong practice in estate planning and estate administration while developing long-term client relationships.

The Associate Attorney will advise individuals and families on important personal, financial, and estate-related matters, manage estate administration files, and provide practical legal guidance with professionalism and care. This is a strong opportunity for a client-focused attorney who values meaningful work, collaborative legal practice, and the ability to grow across related practice areas.

This position offers the chance to work in a supportive legal environment with a team-oriented approach, direct client interaction, and exposure to matters that have a significant impact on clients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning strategies, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, probate avoidance, and succession planning.
• Draft, review, and update estate planning documents based on client needs, family circumstances, and financial goals.
• Manage estate administration matters from initial consultation through completion, including probate filings, asset distribution, creditor claims, and beneficiary communications.
• Advise executors, personal representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries regarding legal responsibilities, rights, and estate administration requirements.
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, government agencies, accountants, and other professional advisors.
• Maintain organized case files, manage deadlines, and ensure estate matters progress efficiently and professionally.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 to $90,000 per year.
• Job type: Direct hire.
• Location: Venice, FL.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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