Probate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Miami, FL, seeks a skilled Probate Associate Attorney with 5-10 years of experience in guardianship litigation and probate administration. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Florida Guardianship and probate administration laws. Multilingual abilities are desirable, and expertise in estate planning and litigation will be advantageous.

Duties:

• Represent clients in guardianship litigation proceedings.
• Manage probate administration cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents related to guardianship and probate matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations as necessary.
• Provide legal advice and counsel on estate planning matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida State Bar in good standing.
• 5-10 years of experience in guardianship litigation and probate administration.
• Comprehensive understanding of Florida Guardianship and probate administration laws.
• Multilingual proficiency preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Florida State Bar in good standing.

Skills:

• Proficiency in all aspects of Florida Guardianship and probate administration.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Multilingual abilities (preferred).
• Litigation experience (preferred).
• Estate planning knowledge (preferred).

This Florida law firm was founded over three decades ago and offers full legal services to their clients. Their areas of practice include appeals, bankruptcy, business transactions, collections, criminal defense, estate planning, family law, mediation, subrogation, real estate closings, and more. Their offices are located in Fort Lauderdale; Miami; Tampa; Orlando; Jacksonville; Tallahassee; Panama City; and in Atlanta, Georgia; and Chicago, Illinois.