Junior Associate Probate Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Miami Family Law Group is seeking a Junior Associate Probate Litigation Attorney to support and manage probate, trust, and estate disputes under the guidance of experienced senior attorneys. This is a structured growth role for a developing Florida litigator who is ready for substantive work in a well-organized, well-supported practice.

You will assist with contested estate and trust matters involving fiduciary disputes, inheritance conflicts, undue influence claims, and high-conflict family dynamics. You will gain real litigation experience, direct client exposure, and the mentorship needed to grow toward independent case management in a complex and rewarding practice area.

What You'll Own

• Assigned probate, estate, and trust litigation matters with direct partner oversight and collaboration
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and related litigation documents under attorney supervision
• Court appearances for hearings and proceedings with senior attorney support
• Client communication and relationship management throughout each matter
• Legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other tools
• Your own professional development as you build toward independent litigation management

What You'll Get

• Structured mentorship from senior attorneys with deep probate and trust litigation experience
• Real casework from day one in a niche, high-value practice area
• Exposure to complex fiduciary disputes, contested estates, and trust litigation that most junior attorneys never see
• A clear path toward greater autonomy as your skills and courtroom confidence develop
• Paralegals and admin staff handling scheduling, document management, and deadline tracking
• Clio Manage and structured workflows so you spend time on legal work, not file management

Responsibilities

• Support and manage probate, estate, and trust litigation matters from start to finish with partner guidance
• Advise clients on case status, strategy, and next steps under attorney supervision
• Draft, review, and refine pleadings, motions, discovery, and related documents
• Represent clients in hearings, court proceedings, and negotiations with senior support
• Collaborate with the probate administration team when litigation matters overlap with active estate administration
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other tools
• Work closely with support staff to maintain organized files, meet deadlines, and move cases forward
• Identify legal and procedural issues early and escalate appropriately

Requirements

Required:

• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing
• 3 to 5 years of Florida probate litigation or closely related litigation experience
• Some exposure to contested probate matters, trust disputes, hearings, or motion practice
• Ability to manage assigned matters and develop toward independent litigation ownership
• Strong legal writing, research, and client communication skills
• Organized, dependable, and receptive to mentorship and feedback

Preferred:

• Exposure to complex probate or trust disputes
• Some probate administration experience
• Estate planning background is a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement

PTO + CLE budget for continuing education