Experienced Probate & Guardianship Attorney (Hy...

Description:

If you are a scrappy, self-motivated Probate and Guardianship Attorney with 3+ years of direct, relevant experience, keep reading below.
Our law firm has a full-time associate attorney position available now, and we're looking for the right professional to join our team. The associate will provide legal counsel to existing clients. You'll also be responsible for drafting documents, managing staff, and keeping client files up to date. If you've successfully completed law school, passed the Florida bar exam, and are seeking a full-time opportunity to practice law with plenty of room for growth, start your application today!
We are looking for an experienced Probate/Guardianship Attorney.
This is a HYBRID position. In-office preferred. Could be partially remote with demonstrated teamwork/leadership skills can be considered.
Responsibilities:

• You MUST be able to manage your cases from beginning to end.
• Must be able to delegate to and supervise the work of paralegals and assistants.
• Review and edit drafts of probate documents for formal administrations, guardianships and conservatorships.
• Draft substantive complaints, motions, oppositions, correspondence and other pleadings for contested matters.
• Draft and respond to interrogatories, subpoenas and document requests.
• Attend meetings and court hearings.
• This is a client-facing position.
• You will be dealing directly with clients and responsible for communicating with other counsel.

Responsibilities:

• Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
• Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently
• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Probate, Guardianship, and Adversarial Probate experience or enough to be COMPETENT, CONFIDENT, and mostly AUTONOMOUS in this role
• You must be able to take a file from start to finish on your own
• Must be a member of The Florida Bar
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• This is a full-time position with a base salary + quarterly performance bonuses
• Candidates must have passed the bar exam
• Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients
• Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
• Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base

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