Probate and Estate Administration Attorney

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

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Lakeland, Florida seeks an experienced Probate and Estate Administration Attorney to build a practice from the ground up within a well-resourced firm.

The role involves opening and administering intestate estates, filing probate documents, guiding families, coordinating with teams, and managing a high-volume, mixed contested/uncontested docket while shaping scalable processes.

Qualifications

• Florida Bar membership with substantial probate experience.
• Deep understanding 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 admin

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Probate and Estate Administration Attorney to join their team in Lakeland, Florida. This role offers the opportunity to build a practice area from the ground up within a well-resourced legal environment.

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 understanding 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.
• Strong organizational and case management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

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