Senior Probate & Estate Litigation Attorney (Remote – Florida Bar Required)
$150,000–$200,000 + Performance Bonus | Full-Time | Remote (U.S.) At The Estate Plan, we’re hiring a hands-on Probate & Estate Litigation Attorney to take ownership of cases from intake through resolution. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in both litigation and estate planning and wants to work in a modern, fully remote law firm with strong operational support. You’ll handle complex matters, guide clients through high-stakes situations, and play a key role in delivering exceptional legal outcomes. You'll work closely with our Operations Manager and a dedicated legal team to deliver exceptional client outcomes. This fully remote position offers you the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life effectively. Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 DOE & 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.