Probate & Trust Administration Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

The Siegel Law Group is looking for an experienced Probate Attorney to join our growing team in Boca Raton. You will guide families through probate and trust administration, often at one of the hardest times in their lives. You will own a caseload of estates from opening through closing. That includes preparing and filing petitions, working with personal representatives and trustees, resolving creditor and beneficiary issues, and appearing at hearings.

The ideal candidate knows Florida probate procedure well, stays organized across many active files, and brings both precision and compassion to client relationships. This is a full-time, in-office position with real ownership and room to grow. If that describes you, we’d like to hear from you.

$90,000 - $120,000 yearly DOE

• Manage a caseload of Florida probate matters, including formal administration, summary administration, and ancillary administration

• Prepare and file petitions, orders, oaths, designations, inventories, accountings, and closing documents

• Advise personal representatives and trustees on their fiduciary duties, timelines, and next steps

• Handle creditor claims, Notice to Creditors, homestead determinations, and asset marshaling and distribution

• Guide clients through trust administration, including trustee notices, accountings, and distributions

• Appear at probate hearings and communicate with the court, opposing counsel, and beneficiaries

• Identify contested issues early, such as will or trust challenges and beneficiary disputes, and help resolve them

• Work closely with paralegals and support staff to keep files moving and deadlines met

• Explain the process clearly to grieving families and keep them informed at every stage

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar

• 2+ years of experience handling Florida probate and/or trust administration matters

• Working knowledge of the Florida Probate Code, Florida Trust Code, and Florida Probate Rules

• Courtroom experience in probate hearings; probate litigation experience is a plus

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage many active files and deadlines at once

• Clear, empathetic communication, especially with families in stressful or emotional situations

• Proficiency with practice management software (Clio experience a plus)

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

The Siegel Law Group is a well-established Florida law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families protect their assets, preserve their legacies, and plan for the future. With offices in Boca Raton and Naples, our practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, asset protection, Medicaid planning, long-term care planning, and elder law.

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional client service while fostering a collaborative, professional, and supportive work environment. Our team is committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and client care.