Probate and Estate Administration Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Tallahassee, Florida seeks an experienced Probate and Estate Administration Attorney to build a new practice area, handling intestate estate administration for families of deceased clients. This is a full-time role with potential for solo or small-firm partnership.

Open to entrepreneurial attorneys who can establish scalable probate processes, manage a high-volume docket, and collaborate with internal teams on strategy, filings, and client guidance.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and Florida Bar admission.
• Probate and estate administration experience.
• Strong written and oral communication with families and stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to build a new practice area.

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 throughout the process.
• Coordinate with internal teams on legal strategy and filings.
• Manage a high-volume docket with precision, handling contested matters as needed.
• Help establish scalable probate processes as the practice grows.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication with clients

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks an experienced Probate and Estate Administration Attorney to join their team in Tallahassee, Florida. This role offers the opportunity to build a practice area from the ground up, focusing on intestate estate administration for families of deceased clients. The position is full-time with the potential for a solo or small-firm partnership arrangement.

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, focusing 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 membership 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) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Active member of 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.