Remote, Contract -based South Florida Estate Planning and Probate Attorney Opportunity - 20-30 [...]

Remote, Contract-based South Florida Estate Planning and Probate Attorney Opportunity - 20–30 Hours/Week

Fort Lauderdale, United States | Posted on 06/24/2026

We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.

Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated South Florida Probate & Estate Litigation Attorney .

Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 20–30 hours per week , with the potential to transition into a full-time opportunity.

Attorney Responsibilities:

• Handle probate litigation and estate-related disputes
  
• Assist with probate administration matters and related proceedings
  
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and other legal documents
  
• Review case files and assist with litigation strategy
  
• Support active matters from inception through resolution
  
• Attend hearings and court appearances as needed
  
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure cases progress efficiently
  

Attorney Requirements:

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Florida
  
• Located in South Florida or willing to attend in-person hearings as needed
  
• Minimum of 5+ years of probate and litigation experience
  
• Probate litigation experience strongly preferred; general litigation experience will also be considered if accompanied by significant probate experience
  
• Experience with estate planning and/or guardianship matters is a plus, but not required
  
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and meet deadlines
  
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
  
• Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience across probate, estate planning, and guardianship matters
  
• Experience handling contested probate, trust, or fiduciary disputes
  
• Interest in a long-term relationship with the potential to transition into a full-time role
  

Our Attorney pay rate starts at $80/hour.

We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!

Please respond with your resume and we will contact you in the next two days for a 30-minute online meeting to answer all of your questions about this opportunity and The Freelance Firm.

Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.