Estate Planning Associate Attorney (2+ Years) – West Palm Beach, FL- 418866

Job ID: 418866

Practice area:- Estate & Tax Planning,Trusts and Estates - General

Estate Planning Associate Attorney (2 Years) – Probate & Trust Administration | West Palm Beach, FL

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A respected Florida law firm is seeking an Estate Planning Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of experience to join its growing West Palm Beach office. This opportunity offers hands-on probate and estate planning experience, direct client interaction, and long-term advancement potential within a supportive and expanding trusts and estates practice.

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An established law firm is actively seeking an Estate Planning Associate Attorney to support sophisticated estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters. This West Palm Beach legal job is ideal for attorneys seeking meaningful client contact, substantive responsibility, and the opportunity to help build a thriving trusts and estates practice within a collaborative legal environment.

The firm represents individuals and families in estate planning, probate administration, guardianship proceedings, and related litigation matters. Attorneys work closely with clients on highly sensitive legal issues while receiving support, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

This partner-track position offers substantial opportunities for client development, practice expansion, and professional advancement in one of Florida’s active estate planning markets.

This opportunity is actively interviewing qualified candidates.

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A growing trusts and estates practice is seeking a motivated Estate Planning Attorney to manage probate, guardianship, and estate planning matters from inception through resolution. The successful candidate will work directly with clients, courts, and referral sources while handling sophisticated planning and administration matters involving wills, trusts, and related estate planning strategies.

This West Palm Beach legal job provides an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to expand their estate planning knowledge, develop litigation exposure in contested probate matters, and establish long-term client relationships within a respected law firm environment.

This position rarely opens at this experience level and offers exceptional long-term growth potential.

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Duties

• Handle probate and guardianship matters from inception through final resolution

• Manage both contested and uncontested probate and guardianship proceedings

• Represent clients in probate litigation and guardianship disputes with firm support and resources

• Draft estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related instruments

• Prepare pleadings, motions, petitions, applications, and court orders

• Advise clients regarding estate administration and estate planning strategies

• Counsel individuals and families on trust administration and probate procedures

• Maintain communication with courts, clients, fiduciaries, and referral sources

• Participate in networking and business development initiatives to expand the estate planning practice

• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff on sophisticated trusts and estates matters

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Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of estate planning experience

• Experience handling probate and guardianship matters preferred

• Working knowledge of wills, trusts, and estate administration

• Interest in expanding into sophisticated estate and tax planning strategies

• Strong organizational and case management abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to build trust with clients during sensitive legal matters

• Professional and client-focused approach to legal representation

• Initiative and motivation to contribute to long-term practice growth

• Florida Bar required

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Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

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Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida and in good standing

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Skills

• Estate planning and probate administration experience

• Probate and guardianship litigation knowledge

• Trust and estate document drafting abilities

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills

• Excellent interpersonal and client communication capabilities

• Organizational and multitasking strengths

• Relationship-building and business development abilities

• Strategic problem-solving and case management skills

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This established Florida law firm is known for maintaining a collaborative and supportive work environment where attorneys are encouraged to build strong client relationships and develop substantive legal expertise. The trusts and estates practice focuses on providing compassionate and practical guidance to clients navigating estate planning and probate matters.

Attorneys benefit from direct mentorship, meaningful client interaction, and substantial autonomy in handling matters while receiving the resources necessary to grow professionally. The firm values professionalism, responsiveness, and long-term attorney development within a collegial legal environment.

Associates appreciate the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners while building a sustainable estate planning practice in a growing legal market.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Handle sophisticated probate, guardianship, and estate planning matters with direct client interaction

• Opportunity to build and expand a thriving estate planning practice within an established law firm

• Gain hands-on litigation experience in contested probate and guardianship proceedings

• Strong mentorship and support from experienced trusts and estates practitioners

• Excellent opportunity for attorneys seeking long-term client relationships and business development growth

• Partner-track position with meaningful autonomy and advancement potential

• Ideal opportunity for estate planning attorneys seeking both transactional and litigation exposure

Lead meaningful estate planning and probate matters while developing long-term professional growth within a respected Florida trusts and estates practice.

This opportunity is actively interviewing and offers substantial career advancement potential for motivated estate planning attorneys.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage

• Employer-matched 401(k)

• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance

• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

• Long-term advancement potential within a growing practice

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