Guardianship Probate Attorney

City of Plant City; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

short-term disability

long-term disability

life insurances

AFLAC supplemental options

a 401(k)-retirement plan

wellness plan

Job summary

Shuffield Lowman in Orlando is seeking a Guardianship Associate with 5–10 years of experience in guardianship, Medicaid planning and special needs estate planning to serve high‑net‑worth clients.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload from start to finish, conduct intake and consultations, draft and file pleadings, and appear in court across Florida as needed.

Florida bar license is required; excellent communication, organization and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of guardianship, Medicaid planning and/or estate planning experience with a focus on special needs planning.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload from start to finish.
• Intake and consultations.
• Drafting, e-filing, and serving pleadings.
• Managing clients’ expectations and returning all calls within 24 hours.
• Court appearances in the Orlando area and throughout Florida, if necessary.
• Networking and building relationships to grow the business.

Skills

Guardianship experience

Medicaid planning

Estate planning

Job description

A 55-attorney full-service AV-Rated law firm has immediate need in our Orlando office for a Guardianship Associate to focus primarily on complex guardianship work for high-net-worth clients. The successful candidate will have 5-10 years strong guardianship, special needs estate planning experience, Medicaid planning experience, strong communication skills and a professional demeanor. Must have excellent attention to detail, be comfortable interacting with clients, be a team player and have strong ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload from start to finish.
• Intake and Consultations.
• Drafting, e-filing, and serving pleadings.
• Managing clients’ expectations and returning all calls within 24 hours during the week.
• Court appearances in the Orlando area and throughout Florida, if necessary.
• Networking and building relationships to grow the business.

Requirements:

• Florida bar license.
• Minimum 5-10 years of Guardianship, Medicaid Planning, and/or Estate Planning experience with a focus on special needs planning.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow through with assignments.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Adapt well to change and maintain a positive attitude under stress.
• Ability to multitask and stay focused on the most important and urgent issues.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.Adherence to our core values.
• Some Litigation experience preferred.

This full-time position offers benefit options, including:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• life insurances
• AFLAC supplemental options
• a 401(k)-retirement plan
• wellness plan

No phone calls or walk-ins will be accepted. Please contact Maureen McArdle, Human Resources Manager, [e-mail]