Probate and Estate Administration Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; 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 a Panama City, Florida team. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a probate practice from the ground up, leveraging extensive resources and case volume.

You will open and administer intestate estates in Florida probate court, file petitions and inventories, and serve as the primary contact for families. The ideal candidate has substantial probate experience, is highly organized, and can shape a

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar membership.
• Deep knowledge of the Florida Probate Code.
• Process-driven and highly organized.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to help shape a new practice area.
• Strong communication 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, including petitions and inventories.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for families, providing guidance throughout the process.
• Coordinate with internal teams to focus on legal strategy and filings.
• Manage a high-volume caseload with precision.
• Handle both uncontested and contested probate matters.
• Help establish scalable probate processes for the firm.

Skills

Probate law

Estate administration

Florida Probate Code

Client communication

Contested probate

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Probate and Estate Administration Attorney to join their team in Panama City, 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, including petitions and inventories.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for families, providing guidance throughout the process.
• Coordinate with internal teams to focus on legal strategy and filings.
• Manage a high-volume caseload with precision.
• Handle both uncontested and contested probate matters.
• Help establish scalable probate processes for the firm.

Requirements

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

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active member of the Florida Bar.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Benefits

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