Senior Probate, Litigation Attorney & Estate Planning

Our growing boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Probate, Estate Planning & Litigation Attorney to join our team in a fully remote position. This is a key role within the firm, ideal for an attorney who enjoys both resolving complex probate or trust disputes, guardianship procedures, partitions, and strategic estate planning. This position involves trials, evidentiary hearings, discovery, and mediation as part of the litigation process. We are looking for someone analytical, organized, and client-focused, with the ability to guide families through both planning and litigation matters with professionalism and empathy. The ideal candidate is collaborative, tech-savvy, and comfortable working in a modern, paperless environment. You will work closely with the Operations Manager, legal team, and support staff to ensure high-quality service and excellent client outcomes. Although our firm is based in Coral Gables, Florida, this position is fully remote. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Florida. Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 (depending on experience and location), along with performance bonuses. Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our team both professionally and personally, including: • 136 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually • Comprehensive health insurance • 401(k) retirement plan • Paid company holidays • 8 hours of floating holiday time Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 DOE plus location + performance bonuses Responsibilities: • Manage probate and estate administration cases from start to finish • Handle probate and trust litigation, including contested estates, fiduciary disputes, partitions, guardianships, and creditor claims • Lead and oversee estate planning matters, including trusts, wills, and advanced planning strategies • Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence • Represent clients in hearings, mediations, depositions, trials, evidential hearings, and other court proceedings • Analyze complex client situations and develop strategic legal solutions • Guide clients through trust funding and asset alignment with estate plans • Maintain and organize client files while ensuring compliance with deadlines • Conduct client consultations to evaluate their needs and determine if and how the firm can assist them • Enter time and billing records accurately and in a timely manner • Delegate and supervise work assigned to paralegals and legal staff • Monitor case progress and ensure milestones and deadlines are met • Collaborate with the Operations Team to improve firm systems and workflows • Participate in business development and community engagement activities Qualifications: • 3+ years of experience practicing probate, estate planning, and probate litigation, or experience with the State Attorney’s Office prosecuting civil theft and exploitation of the elderly • An active Florida Bar license is required • Experience serving as first chair in at least one jury trial or evidentiary hearing through completion • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially with clients navigating emotional situations • Experience appearing in court hearings and handling litigation procedures • Highly organized, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Comfortable working with legal technology and case management systems • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote environment About Company The Estate Plan is a boutique estate planning law firm based in Coral Gables, Florida, dedicated to helping families across the state protect their loved ones and secure their future. Founded in 2018, our firm specializes in comprehensive estate planning, administration, litigation, trust management, and partition actions. Our services are premium and cater to a specific demographic. We pride ourselves on offering personalized, compassionate service, backed by a team of experienced professionals who provide creative and tailored solutions. With a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, we’ve built a strong reputation in the legal community, supported by our Google reviews and long-standing relationships throughout South Florida. We use MacBooks and wide screens while being paperless. We try to lean into tech and continue to find ways it can help the firm offer better, more satisfying services.