Probate and Estate Administration Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced Probate and Estate Administration Attorney to join a law firm in Gainesville, Florida, to build a practice area from the ground up leveraging resources and case volume.

You will open and administer estates, file probate documents, and serve as the primary contact for families while coordinating with internal teams to manage a high-volume caseload, including contested matters.

Qualifications

• Florida Bar membership with substantial probate experience.
• Strong 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

probate & estate administration

excellent organizational skills

legal research & writing

effective communication

Education

JD degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Probate and Estate Administration Attorney to join their team in Gainesville, Florida. This role offers the opportunity to build a practice area from the ground up, leveraging the firm's extensive resources and case volume.

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.
• Strong 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 membership in the Florida Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in probate and estate administration.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

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