Independent Estate Planning & Probate Attorney

Orion Placement; Angel Run (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 90 days

SIMPLE IRA with 3% match after 90 days

Job summary

Confidential Employer, a Florida law firm, seeks an attorney with 3+ years of estate planning and probate experience to manage matters from consultation through completion.

You will advise clients on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related strategies, serving as the primary attorney on files with support from experienced staff. On-site collaboration is essential, with strong client relationships a focus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly relevant estate planning and probate experience.
• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Experience independently advising and representing estate planning and probate clients.
• Experience serving as the primary attorney responsible for client matters.
• Strong estate planning and probate drafting, review, and document finalization skills.
• Excellent client communication, judgment, organization, and follow through.
• Transferable book of business or established referral relationships preferred, but not required.
• Candidates from solo practice backgrounds are welcome if their experience aligns with the role.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage estate planning matters from initial consultation through completion.
• Advise clients regarding wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and related estate planning strategies.
• Handle probate and estate administration matters as the primary attorney responsible for the file.
• Meet directly with clients and provide clear, practical guidance throughout sensitive estate and probate matters.
• Direct, review, revise, and finalize estate planning and probate documents prepared with support from experienced staff.
• Coordinate with legal staff to keep matters organized, responsive, and moving efficiently.
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to referral and business development efforts.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across related legal practice areas when client needs overlap.

Skills

Client communication

Judgment

Organization

Follow through

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Confidential Employer, a Florida law firm, seeks an attorney with 3+ years of estate planning and probate experience to manage matters from consultation through completion.

You will advise clients on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related strategies, serving as the primary attorney on files with support from experienced staff. On-site collaboration is essential, with strong client relationships a focus.