Estate Attorney

TJ Consulting Group

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Attorney, Case Management, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Employee Assistance Plan, Estate Planning, Fiduciary, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Litigation, Long-Term Care, Loss Prevention, Medicaid, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Probate, Vision Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Fort Lauderdale, FL

POSTED

Today

Elder Law

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Estate Attorney to join our Ft. Lauderdale office. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience advising clients in estate planning, probate administration, elder law matters, and related asset protection strategies. This role involves working directly with individuals and families to develop comprehensive estate plans, navigate probate proceedings, and provide strategic counsel on long-term care planning, guardianship, and related elder law issues. The right candidate will be client-focused, compassionate, detail-oriented, and capable of managing matters independently while contributing to the growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Draft comprehensive estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and related instruments
Advise clients on elder law matters including Medicaid planning, asset protection strategies, and long-term care planning
Handle probate administration from initiation through closing, including formal and summary administration
Represent clients in guardianship proceedings and related court matters
Provide counsel on trust administration and fiduciary responsibilities
Identify tax considerations related to estate and trust planning
Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and thoughtful planning guidance
Work collaboratively with paralegals and administrative staff to ensure efficient case management
Participate in community outreach, networking, and practice development efforts

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active Florida Bar license in good standing
4-10+ years of experience in elder law, estate planning, and probate
Experience handling probate and estate administration matters independently
Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
Courtroom experience in probate or guardianship matters preferred
Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills
Experience with estate planning and probate software platforms preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Medicaid planning and complex asset protection strategies
Familiarity with fiduciary litigation or contested probate matters
Existing referral relationships in the Melbourne / Brevard County area

Ideal Candidate

Compassionate and client-centered
Organized and able to manage a steady caseload
Comfortable advising elderly clients and families on sensitive matters
Business-minded and interested in contributing to practice growth
Strong written and verbal communicator

Benefits:
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• 401K with a 4% Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life AD&D
• Short-term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.

Estate Attorney

TJ Consulting Group

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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