Probate and Estate Administration Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 seeks an experienced Probate and Estate Administration Attorney to join its Fort Myers, Florida team. The role focuses on intestate estate administration within a well-resourced legal environment and involves building a new practice area for families of deceased clients.

The attorney will open and administer estates in Florida probate court, file probate documents, and serve as the main point of contact for families.

Qualifications

• Requires JD and Florida Bar admission.
• Strong research and writing skills are essential.
• Process-oriented and highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Open and administer intestate estates in Florida probate court.
• Prepare and file probate documents.
• Serve as primary contact for families.
• Coordinate with internal teams for support.
• Manage a high-volume caseload with precision.
• Handle contested and uncontested probate matters.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Probate and Estate Administration Attorney to join their team in Fort Myers, Florida. This role offers the opportunity to build a practice area within a well-resourced legal environment, focusing on intestate estate administration for families of deceased clients.

Duties

• Open and administer intestate estates in Florida probate court.
• Prepare and file necessary probate documents.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for families.
• Coordinate with internal teams for administrative support.
• Manage a high-volume caseload with precision.
• Handle both uncontested and contested probate matters.
• Help establish scalable probate processes.

Requirements

• Florida Bar membership with substantial probate experience.
• Deep knowledge of Florida Probate Code.
• Process-oriented and highly organized.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to shape a new practice area.
• Strong communication skills with families and stakeholders.
• Experience in contested probate matters.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active member of the Florida Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

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