Job Description
Job Description
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a dynamic, purpose-driven law firm? Are you a sharp and driven Attorney with at least several years of Probate/Estate and Litigation experience? Do you NOT shy away from a fight, enjoy "righting a wrong", correcting injustice, and being a protector for your client's interests?
Do you exemplify our core values: Are you Hungry, Scrappy, Smart, Anti-Fragile, and Take Ownership to get things done?
If you are, look no further! At our Trusts & Estates Law Firm, we are passionate about helping Executors not get sued and Beneficiaries not get screwed. We are seeking a driven and dedicated Estate Litigation Attorney who shares our mission and values to join our growing team.
This is not an entry-level position. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience, good judgment, and skills to strategically litigate contested estate-related legal matters in both probate and civil court. 6+ years of litigation experience is preferred. Candidate should possess a solid foundation of legal research, writing, and practical court experience.
This is a long-term position with room for growth, as we always look to promote from within first.
Your application is 100% Confidential.
WHY CHOOSE TRUST COUNSEL TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER?
- A Culture of Camaraderie, Excellence, and Growth!
- Professional Leadership: Thrive in a healthy work environment that champions client success and is committed to your education and growth.
- Experienced Team Support: Work alongside skilled legal professionals who always want to help and celebrate every achievement.
- Continuous Learning: Engage in professional development opportunities and collaborate within a supportive community
- Fast-Growing Opportunities: Be part of an exciting, fast-growing law firm where your contributions make a real impact.
BENEFITS:
This is a full-time, permanent role within the law firm and will offer a very generous benefits package. Full Benefits include medical, dental (we pay 100% of your Health Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO), 401(k) contributions (we contribute even if you don't), Retirement Plan Profit-Sharing.
Office is in Coral Gables.
Compensation:
$135,000
Responsibilities:
- Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff
- Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice
- Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action
- Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals
- Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations
Qualifications:
- Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
- Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
- Candidates must have passed the bar exam
- Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)
- Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
About Company
Our name says it all. We are a boutique firm of dedicated attorneys that HELP CLIENTS PROTECT THEIR RICH LIVES AND LEAVE A RICH LEGACY. We practice only the areas of family wealth succession: Estate Planning, Asset Protection, and Estate Administration. We know what we are doing, we love what we are doing, and we believe in what we are doing.
Our Vision:
We are not just legal advisors; we are architects of generational prosperity. By empowering families with comprehensive planning & asset protection strategies, we aim to break down barriers to successful wealth preservation and transfer. We believe that protecting clients’ hard-earned assets will pave the way for their families' legacies of significance and impact.
We aspire to transform how people think about legacy, creating a ripple effect that positively impacts future generations.