Probate Attorney

gpac; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement options

In-office environment

Job summary

gpac is partnering with a Cleveland-based law firm to recruit a Probate & Estate Administration Attorney. This full-time, in-office role focuses on managing probate matters, fiduciary accounting, and complex estate administration with autonomy and no mandatory billable hours. The ideal candidate holds a J.D.

and Ohio Bar admission, with 3–5 years in probate/estate work; accounting experience is a plus. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 plus bonus potential, with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active Ohio Bar admission.
• 3–5 years probate, estate administration, or fiduciary accounting experience.
• Strong grasp of Ohio probate law and court filing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle probate and trust administration proceedings in Ohio probate courts.
• Prepare and file detailed court accountings, estate inventories, and tax documents.
• Calculate beneficiary distributions and resolve complex financial questions.
• Collaborate with clients, executors, and financial institutions for compliant administration.

Skills

Probate law

Fiduciary accounting

Court filing procedures

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active Ohio State Bar admission

Accounting/Finance degree advantageous

Job description

Title: Probate & Estate Administration Attorney

Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 base + bonus potential

Location: Cleveland, Ohio (Full-time In-Office)

Billable Hours: No mandatory billable requirement

About The Opportunity

We have partnered with a respected law firm in Cleveland, Ohio, to find a detail-oriented Probate Attorney to manage estate administration and fiduciary accounting. This role offers high operational autonomy without the stress of mandatory billable hour quotas, making it ideal for an attorney or legal financial specialist seeking exceptional work-life balance while managing sophisticated probate matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle probate and trust administration proceedings in Ohio probate courts.
• Prepare, review, and file detailed court accountings, estate inventory reports, and tax documents.
• Calculate beneficiary distributions and resolve complex financial or asset allocation questions.
• Partner closely with clients, executors, and financial institutions to ensure efficient estate administration and legal compliance.

Candidate Qualifications

• Education & Licensure: J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to the Ohio State Bar. A degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent financial experience) is highly advantageous.
• Experience: 3-5 years of dedicated probate, estate administration, or fiduciary accounting experience. Exceptional candidates in their 2nd year of practice with strong accounting backgrounds will also be considered.
• Skills: Solid grasp of Ohio probate law, fiduciary accounting practices, and court filing procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $80,000 - $110,000 base salary based on experience, plus performance bonus opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: Zero mandatory billable hour targets.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, retirement options, and a supportive in-office environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.