Description:

About the role:
Miami Family Law Group is seeking a Junior Associate Probate Litigation Attorney to support and manage probate, trust, and estate disputes under the guidance of experienced senior attorneys. This is a structured growth role for a developing Florida litigator who is ready for substantive work in a well-organized, well-supported practice.

You will assist with contested estate and trust matters involving fiduciary disputes, inheritance conflicts, undue influence claims, and high-conflict family dynamics. You will gain real litigation experience, direct client exposure, and the mentorship needed to grow toward independent case management in a complex and rewarding practice area.

What You'll Own

Assigned probate, estate, and trust litigation matters with direct partner oversight and collaboration
Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and related litigation documents under attorney supervision
Court appearances for hearings and proceedings with senior attorney support
Client communication and relationship management throughout each matter
Legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other tools
Your own professional development as you build toward independent litigation management

What You'll Get

Structured mentorship from senior attorneys with deep probate and trust litigation experience
Real casework from day one in a niche, high-value practice area
Exposure to complex fiduciary disputes, contested estates, and trust litigation that most junior attorneys never see
A clear path toward greater autonomy as your skills and courtroom confidence develop
Paralegals and admin staff handling scheduling, document management, and deadline tracking
Clio Manage and structured workflows so you spend time on legal work, not file management

Responsibilities:

Support and manage probate, estate, and trust litigation matters from start to finish with partner guidance
Advise clients on case status, strategy, and next steps under attorney supervision
Draft, review, and refine pleadings, motions, discovery, and related documents
Represent clients in hearings, court proceedings, and negotiations with senior support
Collaborate with the probate administration team when litigation matters overlap with active estate administration
Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other tools
Work closely with support staff to maintain organized files, meet deadlines, and move cases forward
Identify legal and procedural issues early and escalate appropriately

Qualifications:
Required:

Active Florida Bar membership in good standing
3 to 5 years of Florida probate litigation or closely related litigation experience
Some exposure to contested probate matters, trust disputes, hearings, or motion practice
Ability to manage assigned matters and develop toward independent litigation ownership
Strong legal writing, research, and client communication skills
Organized, dependable, and receptive to mentorship and feedback

Preferred: