Hybrid Florida Probate Attorney — Independent & Client-Focused

The-Florida-Probate-; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking an experienced Florida-licensed Probate Attorney to join our team. You will independently manage probate matters, handle estate administration, provide client-focused counsel, draft pleadings, and collaborate with staff in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years probate experience, strong research/writing skills (Westlaw/LexisNexis), and a commitment to professional service and timely case

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Florida and in good standing.
• 3–5 years of experience practicing probate law, with a strong background in estate administration and estate planning.
• Experience handling probate litigation, contested estates, or other complex probate matters.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage probate matters and court deadlines.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, including experience using Westlaw and/or LexisNexis.
• Excellent drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, communication, and client-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, organization, and follow-through.
• Prior experience working in a law firm environment and using legal case-management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of probate matters, including preparing and filing petitions, drafting court documents, and overseeing estate administration.
• Advise clients regarding estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.
• Conduct legal research using platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategy and ensure compliance with Florida law.
• Draft clear, accurate, and persuasive legal documents, including pleadings, motions, petitions, settlement agreements, and client correspondence.
• Manage contested probate matters and assist in resolving disputes involving estates, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and creditor claims.
• Develop case strategies and identify practical solutions to complex probate and estate matters.
• Negotiate settlements and work toward efficient and favorable resolutions when appropriate.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients regarding case status, deadlines, expectations, and next steps.
• Independently manage assigned matters, deadlines, court requirements, and competing priorities.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure matters are handled efficiently and clients receive high-quality legal representation.
• Maintain accurate and timely case information within the firm's case-management system.

Education

Active Florida license

Probate experience

Estate administration

Estate planning

Legal research

Drafting and documentation

Negotiation

Client communication

Case management

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking an experienced Florida-licensed Probate Attorney to join our team. You will independently manage probate matters, handle estate administration, provide client-focused counsel, draft pleadings, and collaborate with staff in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years probate experience, strong research/writing skills (Westlaw/LexisNexis), and a commitment to professional service and timely case