Estate, Trust, and Probate Litigation Attorney

Williams Parker; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

Williams Parker in Sarasota, FL seeks an experienced Estate and Trust Litigation Attorney with 10+ years of complex trusts and estates litigation.

Licensed to practice in Florida, you will lead civil trials, develop strategy, cultivate client relationships, and contribute to the firm's growth within a collaborative Trusts & Estates practice.

Portable book of business is highly preferred, and a strong reputation with the ability to mentor junior attorneys is valued.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• Extensive civil trial litigation experience focused on complex trusts and estates disputes.
• Strong client service and relationship-building in a fast-paced, collegial environment.
• Clear and persuasive written and oral advocacy with ability to negotiate and interpret legal documents.
• Proven business development by cultivating referral relationships and contributing to firm growth.
• Ability to manage demanding timelines and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex estate and trust litigation matters.
• Represent clients in trials, hearings, and related proceedings.
• Develop and execute trial strategies in collaboration with colleagues.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the practice.
• Mentor junior attorneys and coordinate with firm platform.

Skills

Trial litigation

Client service

Communication

Strategic thinking

Business development

Leadership

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Williams Parker, the region's largest and oldest law firm founded in 1925 is seeking an experienced Estate and Trust Litigation Attorney to join our growing team in Sarasota, Florida. This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator with 10+ years of experience handling complex estate, trust, and inheritance litigation.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Florida and bring a demonstrated record of trial experience in estate and trust litigation matters. While a portable book of business is highly preferred, we are equally interested in attorneys with a strong reputation, deep experience, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to a sophisticated litigation practice.

Williams Parker's litigation attorneys are known for their strategic judgment, courtroom excellence, and unwavering commitment to client outcomes. Our Trusts & Estates Litigation practice is supported by a collaborative firm platform that includes trusts and estates, business/tax and real estate.

Join a firm with a century-long legacy of excellence and a forward‑looking commitment to growth, mentorship, and outstanding client service.

Requirements

• Education: Earned a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensure: Maintains active membership in The Florida Bar in good standing.
• Experience: Brings extensive civil trial litigation experience focused on complex trusts and estates disputes
• Client Service & Relationship Building: Demonstrates a strong commitment to client service excellence in a fast-paced, collegial environment while building trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, investigators, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively in both writing and oral advocacy, with skill in drafting, negotiating, and interpreting legal documents and collaborating effectively with others
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: Applies sound judgment, initiative, and reliability to anticipate legal challenges, manage discovery and develop effective trial strategies
• Business Development & Initiative: Engages intentionally in business development by cultivating referral relationships, deepening client engagements, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice and the firm
• Leadership & Time Management: Brings a professional courtroom presence, coupled with the ability to manage demanding timelines and multiple priorities with strong judgment and accountability

Benefits

At Williams Parker, you will play a meaningful role in advancing the firm's continued success while benefiting from a platform designed to support long-term professional growth and sustained excellence. You will join a collaborative team of accomplished attorneys and professionals who have built Williams Parker's reputation as both a leading law firm and an exceptional place to practice. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• Market-leading compensation aligned with experience, expertise, and contributions
• Complex, sophisticated matters that require strategic judgment and deep subject-matter knowledge
• Thoughtful integration into firm practices, with access to mentorship, leadership development, and cross‑practice collaboration
• Comprehensive health and disability insurance coverage
• Vision and dental insurance programs
• Firm-paid life insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
• Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Perks platform providing access to more than 30,000 national and local discounts
• Wellness programs supporting physical, mental, and professional well-being