Probate And Estate Planning Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is seeking an experienced Probate and Estate Planning Attorney. This role involves comprehensive responsibilities in estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in drafting essential documents, managing client relationships, and overseeing legal assistants and paralegals.

Job Description

Duties:

• Prepare wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents.
• Meet with clients to design and implement estate plans.
• Assist clients with trust funding and administration.
• Assign work to paralegals and legal assistants.
• Handle estate plan signing meetings.
• Manage a personal caseload of probate matters.
• Manage a personal caseload of guardianship matters.
• Conduct probate and guardianship hearings.
• Assist senior attorneys with probate litigation matters.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in estate plan drafting, guardianship, and probate.
• Thorough knowledge of probate rules and statutes, including local court rules within Florida.
• Ability to handle probate and guardianship hearings independently.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Florida State Bar.

Certifications:

• Certification in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law (preferred).

Skills:

• Proficiency in using estate planning drafting software; familiarity with Lawgic is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client interaction and team collaboration.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in document preparation.