Boutique Probate and Trust Administration & Litigation Law Firm in Coral Gables seeks a Trust & Estates/Probate Litigation Associate.
Responsibilities:
This is a full-time on-site role for a Probate Litigation Associate. The ideal Associate will have a minimum of 1 to 2 years of practical experience with complex probate litigation, focusing on estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships and elder abuse and a strong desire to litigate.
The preferred candidate will have had a strong academic record, excellent professional credentials, and the ability to manage an active docket with minimal oversight.
Proficiency in disclosures, discovery, motion practice, conducting depositions, experience making court appearances and trial preparation are necessary and expected. They must also be proactive and self-motivated, able to multi-task, and solutions oriented. Strong writing and proofreading skills and a desire to learn. The candidate will need to routinely work collectively with members of our legal team at all levels.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and legal research skills
- Experience in drafting and arguing legal motions
- Experience taking and defending depositions
- Familiarity with court procedures and rules of evidence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and Florida admission required.
- Experience in probate litigation is preferred If you have the experience or know anyone qualified, please contact Robert Guglielmo with Legal Search Solutions at robert@toplawjobs.com.