Estate planning attorney

Associate Attorney | Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianships | Jacksonville, FL

A growing Jacksonville law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their team and build a long-term career in estate planning, probate, and guardianships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newer attorney who wants hands-on mentorship, meaningful client interaction, and the opportunity to grow into a trusted advisor within a boutique practice.

Location: Jacksonville, FL Schedule: Fully onsite Experience: 0-2 years preferred

About the Role The Associate Attorney will support clients through estate planning and probate matters while receiving mentorship and training from an experienced team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and reviewing estate planning documents
• Assisting with probate administration and guardianship matters
• Supporting trust administration and special needs trust matters
• Participating in client consultations and learning to educate, advise, and guide clients through important decisions
• Managing case activity and client communication

Over time, this attorney will have the opportunity to take on increased responsibility, develop client relationships, and grow into a more independent practice role.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license
• 0-2 years of attorney experience preferred
• Interest in estate planning, probate, and guardianships
• clear communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, energetic personality with a willingness to learn
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, onsite environment

Candidates with transferable experience and a genuine interest in these practice areas are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000-$100,000+ depending on experience
• Performance incentives tied to collectible hours and fees generated
• Medical insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Supplemental insurance options
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Simple IRA with 3% match after one year
• Benefits available after 90 days

If you are looking for a firm where you can grow, build client relationships, and develop into a well-rounded estate planning attorney, we would love to connect.

To apply or schedule a confidential conversation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.

salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Doctoral

Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

The attorney will support matters involving:

• Estate planning
• Probate administration
• Guardianships
• Trust administration
• Will-based planning
• Special needs trusts
• Client consultations and advising

Approximate workload:

• 50% probate
• 50% trust/will-based estate planning and client advisory work

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Drafting legal documents
• Reviewing and redlining documents
• Advising clients
• Learning and managing client matters with mentorship and training

Systems: (if they have experience with either of these programs, or similar ones, I would highlight it.

• Actionstep
• Clio

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Guidance:

• Current Jacksonville market range for 0-2 year attorneys: $85,000-$100,000
• $105,000-$110,000 will be considered for an experienced candidate

Bonus/Incentive Structure:

• Billable hour goal: approximately 1,560 collectible hours annually
• Bonus eligibility tied to collectible hours (% will be discussed during interview)
• Attorney receives credit for hours worked plus 10% of collectible fees generated
• Additional compensation structure may apply for flat-fee matters depending on assigned work

Benefits:

Skills

• Estate planning
• Trust & Estate
• Trust & Estate Tax
• Real Estate Litigation
• Succession Planning
• Tax Planning

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.