Associate Attorney -- Estate Planning & Administration- 3703089

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Associate Attorney — Estate Planning & Administration

Location: Naples, FL

Compensation: Approximately $130,000 base salary plus a year-end bonus

Experience: Ideal candidate will have an LLM in Tax and 1-2 years of experience

Relocation candidates welcome

An established estate planning and administration practice in Naples is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1–2 years of experience to join its team.

This opportunity offers hands-on experience, mentorship from experienced attorneys, and a clear path to greater responsibility and earning potential. The practice focuses on estate planning and administration rather than litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and other estate planning documents.
• Support probate and trust administration matters, including preparing filings, reviewing records, and tracking deadlines.
• Conduct legal research on Florida probate law, trust law, estate planning, and related tax issues.
• Participate in client meetings and help gather information needed to develop and implement estate plans.
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and other professional advisors.
• Work closely with senior attorneys to develop practical recommendations and accurate legal documents.
• Gradually assume greater responsibility for matters and client relationships as experience develops.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
• 1–2 years of attorney experience, preferably in estate planning, probate, or trust administration.
• LLM in Tax is highly preferred.
• Strong interest in building long-term trusts and estates practice.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and client-focused approach.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively with senior attorneys and support staff.

Compensation & Growth

• Starting base salary of approximately $130,000.
• Small year-end bonus initially.
• Opportunity to transition to a broader bonus structure as the attorney develops, with timing based on individual progress and contribution.
• Mentorship and increasing responsibility across estate planning and administration matters.
• Long-term career growth within an established Naples practice.
• Candidates interested in relocating to Naples are encouraged to apply.

Know someone who may be interested? AMS offers a $1,000 referral bonus if a referred candidate is hired by our client, subject to referral program terms.