Trust and Estate Attorney Florida

A well-established and growing law firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a skilled Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney to join its team. This role focuses on highly contested wills, trust disputes, and complex probate litigation matters.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have experience handling sophisticated litigation matters and be a strong legal writer. Experience in complex business or commercial litigation is highly valued, particularly for candidates accustomed to high-conflict, high-asset disputes.

This position involves managing contested estate and trust matters from inception through resolution, including court appearances, motion practice, discovery, mediation, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

Handle contested wills, trust disputes, and probate litigation cases

Draft substantive motions, pleadings, and memoranda

Conduct discovery, depositions, and evidentiary hearings

Represent clients in mediation and court proceedings

Develop litigation strategy for complex estate disputes

Qualifications

Licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar

Experience in trust & estate litigation preferred

Background in complex business/commercial litigation is a plus

Excellent legal writing and analytical skills

Ability to manage high-conflict and high-stakes matters

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value disputes

Collaborative and professional team environment

Strong platform for long-term growth

If you or someone you know may be a fit, please reach out to:

Chelsey Haibeck

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.