Attorney - Estate Planning & Probate

Location: Northeast Florida area
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate
Seniority Level: Senior Associate or Partner-Track
Compensation: Competitive, with direct access to an established client portfolio
Partnership Opportunity: Yes, following demonstrated leadership and commitment

Join a Respected Legacy. Shape the Future.

A highly regarded law firm with more than 35 years of trusted service to the Northeast Florida community is seeking a seasoned Estate Planning & Probate Attorney to join its practice. As a senior partner approaches retirement, the firm is offering a rare opportunity to take the lead on a long-standing, high-value book of business that has been cultivated over decades.

This is an ideal position for a client-focused attorney ready to step into a leadership role, working with high-net-worth individuals and multigenerational families. The role includes a defined path to partnership, daily support from an experienced team, and an exceptional opportunity to expand your career in one of Florida’s most rapidly growing regions.

Why This Role Is Unique

• Inherit and lead a well-established client portfolio with consistent revenue
• Serve HNW clients, most with estate values exceeding $5 million
• Transparent partnership track for qualified candidates
• Join a firm with deep community ties and a sterling reputation
• Supported by:
• A senior paralegal with many years of estate and trust experience
• A dedicated third-year associate
• Full administrative and operational staff

Your Core Responsibilities

• Lead the estate planning and probate practice and supervise the legal support team
• Provide strategic estate and tax planning to affluent clients
• Draft and review advanced estate planning instruments and documents
• Oversee complex probate and trust administration cases
• Advise fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and business owners on legacy and wealth transfer strategies
• Maintain and strengthen long-standing client relationships with a focus on discretion and care
• Actively contributes to firm development through mentoring and community leadership

What We’re Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school; LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning preferred
• 7+ years of experience in estate planning and probate, ideally with HNW clientele
• Deep knowledge of federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax laws
• Florida Bar admission in good standing
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills

You’re a Great Fit If You Are:

• Ready to lead with confidence, integrity, and client-centered focus
• Entrepreneurial, yet collaborative—interested in firm growth and community impact in Northeast Florida area
• Committed to the highest level of client service and long-term relationship building
• Seeking to make a meaningful investment in your future and your firm

• Group Health Plan Stipend
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Professional Development -CLE allowance, Florida Bar dues, Civic organization memberships

Interested? Let’s Talk.

To express interest, please submit your resume and a statement of interest. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.