Probate Attorney

Job Description

Probate & Estate Administration Attorney


Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 base + bonus potential


Location: Cleveland, Ohio (Full-time In-Office)


Billable Hours: No mandatory billable requirement


About the Opportunity


We have partnered with a respected law firm in Cleveland, Ohio, to find a detail-oriented Probate Attorney to manage estate administration and fiduciary accounting. This role offers high operational autonomy without the stress of mandatory billable hour quotas, making it ideal for an attorney or legal financial specialist seeking exceptional work-life balance while managing sophisticated probate matters.


Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle probate and trust administration proceedings in Ohio probate courts.
  
  
• Prepare, review, and file detailed court accountings, estate inventory reports, and tax documents.
  
  
• Calculate beneficiary distributions and resolve complex financial or asset allocation questions.
  
  
• Partner closely with clients, executors, and financial institutions to ensure efficient estate administration and legal compliance.
  
  

Candidate Qualifications

• Education & Licensure: J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to the Ohio State Bar. A degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent financial experience) is highly advantageous.
  
  
• Experience: 3-5 years of dedicated probate, estate administration, or fiduciary accounting experience. Exceptional candidates in their 2nd year of practice with strong accounting backgrounds will also be considered.
  
  
• Skills: Solid grasp of Ohio probate law, fiduciary accounting practices, and court filing procedures.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $80,000 - $110,000 base salary based on experience, plus performance bonus opportunities.
  
  
• Work-Life Balance: Zero mandatory billable hour targets.
  
  
• Comprehensive health benefits package, retirement options, and a supportive in-office environment.
  
  

To Apply


For a confidential consultation, submit your resume to Nykki McAdoo at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.