Associate Attorney - Estate Planning & Probate

Our expanding law firm is looking for an experienced Estate Planning and probate attorney. We require a highly analytical applicant with excellent organizational abilities who is available to work full-time. You will prepare documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney as our Estate Planning attorney. And you will manage files from beginning to end in probate. This role carries a great deal of responsibility and seeks to eliminate questions regarding how an estate should be managed. Our ideal candidate will have extensive Estate Planning and probate knowledge, be a qualified attorney, and have excellent written communication abilities. Please apply if this describes you!

Our main office is located in Hollywood, FL and this position is being offered as in-person or hybrid for the right candidate. You must demonstrate successful experience with working in a remote environment.

Compensation - $85,000 - $100,000 yearly + health insurance stipend + retirement benefits

$85,000 - $100,000 yearly

• Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current
• Communicate with clients about plans for dispersing their assets
• Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action
• Prepare wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents
• Consult clients about the plans for distributing their assets
• Collaborate with the team to effectively move files through the estate administration process

The Law Firm Associate should delegate to Paralegals and legal staff to accomplish tasks where appropriate but remain responsible for ensuring the timely and professional completion of the work assigned.

Competent Provision of Legal Services: 

• Legal Consultations/Meetings
• Legal research
• Drafting motions, pleadings, orders, judgments, and status updates
• Managing Case Files

Supervision:

• Oversee, counsel, guide, train, and mentor Paralegals and legal staff, including assigning work and monitoring work product
• In conjunction and consultation with the Managing Partner/Owner and Firm Administrator, conduct performance evaluations and make recommendations for recruitment, hiring, promotion, and termination

Management and Coordination: 

• Monitor relevant caseload pipeline and act as necessary to move cases progressively forward and through the pipeline in accordance with defined milestones
• Proactively work with the Managing Partner/Owner to assess and ensure efficient effective operations of the Firm during monthly diagnostic meetings. Make recommendations on the design, deployment, and execution of policies, procedures, processes, checklists, templates, forms, etc. to create systems that run the business efficiently and profitably
• Financial and Business Performance
• Immediate Paralegal and Administrative Team People Management, Leadership, and Team/Skills Development
• Business Development and Community Engagement
• Client Relationship Management
• Program and Professional Development

• Excellent communication skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
• Wide range of knowledge regarding real estate-related topics such as title insurance, wills and trusts, and property management
• At least 1-2 years of working in a law firm on Estate Planning and probate law issues is necessary
• Bachelor’s degree with a legal background and a J.D. degree are required
• Licensed member of the Florida Bar

Grimaldi Law Firm is a real estate title insurance and settlement services firm that provides closing services throughout the state of Florida. We are growing quickly and provide a comprehensive list of real estate services to many customers, including lenders, developers, and independent owners. We strongly believe that Real Estate ownership is the cornerstone to building wealth and enjoy helping our clients achieve this American dream. Grimaldi Law Firm also assists clients with planning for the "what-ifs" in life with full-service estate and trust packages.