Associate Probate Litigation Attorney

Miami Family Law Group, PLLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Family Law Group seeks an Associate Probate Litigation Attorney to support and manage probate, trust, and estate disputes under the guidance of experienced senior attorneys. This role offers substantive work in a well organized, well supported practice in Florida.

You will handle contested matters, with mentorship to grow toward independent case management, gain real litigation experience, direct client exposure, and develop courtroom skills in a niche, high-value practice area.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate, estate, and trust litigation matters from start to finish with partner guidance
• Advise clients on case status, strategy, and next steps under attorney supervision
• Draft, review, and refine pleadings, motions, discovery, and related documents
• Represent clients in hearings, court proceedings, and negotiations with senior support
• Collaborate with the probate administration team when

Job description

Miami Family Law Group is seeking an Associate Probate Litigation Attorney to support and manage probate, trust, and estate disputes under the guidance of experienced senior attorneys. This is a structured growth role for a developing Florida litigator who is ready for substantive work in a well organized, well supported practice.

You will assist with contested estate and trust matters involving fiduciary disputes, inheritance conflicts, undue influence claims, and high conflict family dynamics. You will gain real litigation experience, direct client exposure, and the mentorship needed to grow toward independent case management in a complex and rewarding practice area.

What You'll Own

• Assigned probate, estate, and trust litigation matters with direct partner oversight and collaboration
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and related litigation documents under attorney supervision
• Court appearances for hearings and proceedings with senior attorney support
• Client communication and relationship management throughout each matter
• Legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other tools
• Your own professional development as you build toward independent litigation management

What You'll Get

• Structured mentorship from senior attorneys with deep probate and trust litigation experience
• Real casework from day one in a niche, high value practice area
• Exposure to complex fiduciary disputes, contested estates, and trust litigation that most junior attorneys never see
• A clear path toward greater autonomy as your skills and courtroom confidence develop
• Paralegals and admin staff handling scheduling, document management, and deadline tracking
• Clio Manage and structured workflows so you spend time on legal work, not file management

Responsibilities

• Manage probate, estate, and trust litigation matters from start to finish with partner guidance
• Advise clients on case status, strategy, and next steps under attorney supervision
• Draft, review, and refine pleadings, motions, discovery, and related documents
• Represent clients in hearings, court proceedings, and negotiations with senior support
• Collaborate with the probate administration team when