Florida Probate Attorney - Build an Estate Administration Practice

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is launching a dedicated Probate & Estate Administration practice in Florida and seeks an experienced probate attorney to lay the groundwork for a larger team.

You will lead intestate estates, guide families through complex probate matters, and help shape scalable processes across our Florida offices. The role demands strong knowledge of Florida probate law, exceptional organizational skills, and a compassionate approach to grieving families.

Qualifications

• Florida Bar member with substantial experience in probate and estate administration (intestate matters strongly preferred).
• Deep command of Florida Probate Code — you know the statutes, timelines, courts, and judges.
• Process-oriented and highly organized — you can manage a high-volume docket without missing details.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — this is a new practice area; you’ll help shape it.
• Strong communicator with grieving families and internal stakeholders alike.
• Experienced in contested probate matters — will contests, heirship disputes, or creditor claims are familiar.
• Sole practitioners and small-firm attorneys are welcome to apply with per-case fees.

Responsibilities

• Open and administer intestate estates in Florida probate court on behalf of heirs entitled to settlement proceeds.
• Prepare and file all necessary probate documents — petitions for administration, letters of administration, inventories, notices to creditors, final accountings.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for families, guiding next-of-kin through the process with clarity and compassion.
• Coordinate with internal team; paralegals handle administration while you focus on strategy and filings.
• Manage a high-volume docket from initiation through estate funding and case closure.
• Handle a mix of uncontested and contested matters with contingency counsel available when needed.
• Help establish firm-wide probate processes that can scale as the practice grows.

Skills

Probate experience

Client communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is launching a dedicated Probate & Estate Administration practice in Florida and seeks an experienced probate attorney to lay the groundwork for a larger team.

You will lead intestate estates, guide families through complex probate matters, and help shape scalable processes across our Florida offices. The role demands strong knowledge of Florida probate law, exceptional organizational skills, and a compassionate approach to grieving families.