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
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Assigned probate, estate, and trust litigation matters with direct partner oversight and collaboration
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Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and related litigation documents under attorney supervision
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Court appearances for hearings and proceedings with senior attorney support
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Client communication and relationship management throughout each matter
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Legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other tools
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Your own professional development as you build toward independent litigation management
What You'll Get
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Structured mentorship from senior attorneys with deep probate and trust litigation experience
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Real casework from day one in a niche, high-value practice area
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Exposure to complex fiduciary disputes, contested estates, and trust litigation that most junior attorneys never see
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A clear path toward greater autonomy as your skills and courtroom confidence develop
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Paralegals and admin staff handling scheduling, document management, and deadline tracking
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Clio Manage and structured workflows so you spend time on legal work, not file management
Responsibilities
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Support and manage probate, estate, and trust litigation matters from start to finish with partner guidance
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Advise clients on case status, strategy, and next steps under attorney supervision
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Draft, review, and refine pleadings, motions, discovery, and related documents
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Represent clients in hearings, court proceedings, and negotiations with senior support
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Collaborate with the probate administration team when litigation matters overlap with active estate administration
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Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other tools
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Work closely with support staff to maintain organized files, meet deadlines, and move cases forward
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Identify legal and procedural issues early and escalate appropriately
Requirements
Required:
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Active Florida Bar membership in good standing
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3 to 5 years of Florida probate litigation or closely related litigation experience
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Some exposure to contested probate matters, trust disputes, hearings, or motion practice
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Ability to manage assigned matters and develop toward independent litigation ownership
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Strong legal writing, research, and client communication skills
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Organized, dependable, and receptive to mentorship and feedback
Preferred:
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Exposure to complex probate or trust disputes
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Some probate administration experience
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Estate planning background is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement
PTO + CLE budget for continuing education
