Miami Family Law Group, PLLC · 1 month ago
Probate Attorney
Miami, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expMiami Family Law Group, PLLC is a trusted provider of personalized family law counsel in Miami and surrounding areas. They are seeking an experienced Attorney with strong probate and guardianship litigation experience to lead contested matters and manage a docket of planning and administration matters.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Handle contested matters: will/trust contests, undue influence/capacity claims, trust construction, removal/surcharge, accounting objections, breach of fiduciary duty, contempt/enforcement
Manage guardianship matters: ETG petitions, examining committee coordination, incapacity hearings, annual plans/compliance, restoration/termination
Draft and argue motions, take/defend depositions, conduct mediations and evidentiary hearings, and try bench trials
Manage discovery, expert retention, exhibits, and witness preparation; negotiate settlements and consent orders
Oversee formal and summary administrations, homestead determinations, creditor claims, and small estate strategies
Provide trust administration guidance: notices, accountings, distributions
Draft estate planning documents: revocable trusts, pour-over wills, powers of attorney, health care surrogates/HIPAA, living wills; prepare and record Florida deeds (including Lady Bird deeds when appropriate)
Coordinate with CPAs and financial advisors on tax and funding matters; manage trust funding checklists
Meets or exceeds billable hour and collections targets
Zero missed deadlines; court-ready filings and hearing preparation
High client satisfaction (NPS/Google reviews) and proactive client communication
Accurate, up-to-date matter management in Clio (stages, tasks, time entries)
Qualification
Required
Member of the Florida Bar in good standing (required)
5+ years of probate/guardianship/trust litigation experience in Florida (bench trials and evidentiary hearings preferred)
Organized, team-oriented, and aligned with our core values
Strong working knowledge of Florida Probate Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and local administrative orders
Preferred
Spanish proficiency is a plus
Excellent drafting, oral advocacy, and client communication skills; calm under pressure with practical, solution-oriented judgment
Company
Miami Family Law Group, PLLC
Trusted Miami Family Law Attorneys. Providing Personalized Counsel To Families In Miami, Florida.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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