Probate and Estate Administration Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced Probate and Estate Administration Attorney to join our Daytona Beach team. The role focuses on administering intestate estates and guiding families through the probate process, with an opportunity to build a new practice area within the firm.

Candidates should be Florida Bar members with substantial probate experience and a deep understanding of the Florida Probate Code.

Qualifications

• Florida Bar member with substantial probate and estate administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Florida Probate Code and related legal procedures.
• Process-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage a high-volume docket.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to help shape a new practice area.
• Strong communication skills with families and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in contested probate matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open and administer intestate estates in Florida probate court.
• Prepare and file necessary probate documents, including petitions and inventories.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for families, providing guidance and support.
• Coordinate with internal teams to focus on legal strategy and filings.
• Manage a high-volume caseload with precision and attention to detail.
• Handle both uncontested and contested probate matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Empathy in client interactions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Probate and Estate Administration Attorney to join their team in Daytona Beach, Florida. This role offers the opportunity to build a new practice area within a well-established firm, focusing on administering intestate estates and supporting families through the probate process.

Duties

• Open and administer intestate estates in Florida probate court.
• Prepare and file necessary probate documents, including petitions and inventories.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for families, providing guidance and support.
• Coordinate with internal teams to focus on legal strategy and filings.
• Manage a high-volume caseload with precision and attention to detail.
• Handle both uncontested and contested probate matters.
• Help establish scalable probate processes as the practice grows.

Requirements

• Florida Bar member with substantial probate and estate administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Florida Probate Code and related legal procedures.
• Process-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage a high-volume docket.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to help shape a new practice area.
• Strong communication skills with families and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in contested probate matters is preferred.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Active membership in the Florida Bar.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to client interactions.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.