Probate Attorney

The Florida Probate and Family Law Firm; Coral Gables (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm is seeking a Florida-licensed probate attorney to join our growing team. You will handle probate matters, advise on estate planning, and draft essential court documents while collaborating with paralegals and support staff.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of probate experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced practice. The role offers hybrid work in Coral Gables with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Florida.
• 3–5 years of probate law experience, with estate administration and estate planning.
• Experience handling probate litigation or contested estates is a plus.
• Ability to independently manage probate matters and deadlines.
• Strong legal research and writing skills using Westlaw and LexisNexis.

Responsibilities

• Handle all probate matters from petitions to estate administration.
• Advise on estate planning documents including wills and trusts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, petitions, and client correspondence.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Maintain accurate case information in the firm's system.

Skills

Probate law

Estate planning

Legal writing

Client service

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

At The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm , we help individuals and families navigate some of life’s most complex legal matters with compassion, integrity, and excellence.

Our firm provides legal services in family law, probate, estate planning, and guardianship, with a strong focus on personalized attention, clear communication, and building lasting relationships with the people we serve. Our diverse, multilingual team serves clients in English, Spanish, and Arabic, helping us provide accessible and culturally responsive support to families throughout Florida.

We believe exceptional client service starts with an exceptional team. We value professionals who take pride in their work, communicate effectively, continue to learn and grow, and genuinely care about the people they work with and serve.

As we continue to grow, we are committed to creating a professional, collaborative environment where team members can develop their skills, contribute meaningful work, and play an important role in delivering the high standard of service our clients deserve.

The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm
Location: Coral Gables, FL | Hybrid

Overview

The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm is seeking an experienced Florida-licensed Probate Attorney to join our growing legal team. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong experience in probate administration, estate planning, and contested probate matters who is comfortable independently managing cases while providing responsive, high-quality representation to clients.

The Probate Attorney will handle matters from initial consultation through resolution, working closely with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. The ideal candidate is a strong legal writer and advocate who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident managing deadlines, court requirements, and client expectations in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of probate matters, including preparing and filing petitions, drafting court documents, and overseeing estate administration.
• Advise clients regarding estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.
• Conduct legal research using platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategy and ensure compliance with Florida law.
• Draft clear, accurate, and persuasive legal documents, including pleadings, motions, petitions, settlement agreements, and client correspondence.
• Manage contested probate matters and assist in resolving disputes involving estates, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and creditor claims.
• Develop case strategies and identify practical solutions to complex probate and estate matters.
• Negotiate settlements and work toward efficient and favorable resolutions when appropriate.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients regarding case status, deadlines, expectations, and next steps.
• Independently manage assigned matters, deadlines, court requirements, and competing priorities.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure matters are handled efficiently and clients receive high-quality legal representation.
• Maintain accurate and timely case information within the firm's case-management system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Active license to practice law in the State of Florida and in good standing.
• 3–5 years of experience practicing probate law , with a strong background in estate administration and estate planning.
• Experience handling probate litigation, contested estates, or other complex probate matters.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage probate matters and court deadlines.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, including experience using Westlaw and/or LexisNexis.
• Excellent drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, communication, and client-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, organization, and follow-through.
• Prior experience working in a law firm environment and using legal case-management systems is preferred.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an attorney who takes ownership of their cases and understands that excellent legal representation requires both strong legal work and strong client communication. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a team and will approach probate matters with professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

This position is well suited for an attorney who enjoys substantive probate work, client interaction, litigation and problem-solving, and who wants to continue developing their practice within a growing Florida law firm.

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work environment

Work Location

Join The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm and help clients navigate probate, estate administration, estate planning, and contested matters with knowledgeable, responsive, and compassionate legal representation.

The pay range for this role is:

75,000 - 125,000 USD per year (Remote (Coral Gables, FL, US))