Estate Planning Attorney – Of Counsel (Contract | Florida Licensed)

We are seeking a Florida-licensed Estate Planning and Probate Attorney to join our firm in an Of Counsel capacity on a contract basis. This role focuses on estate planning, probate administration, and related legal matters while supporting our legal team and clients.

This is a 1099 independent contractor role, not an employee position. The attorney will maintain professional independence while collaborating with our team on client matters.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys estate planning, elder law, and probate work and is comfortable managing cases with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct estate planning consultations with clients

• Review estate planning strategies and legal summaries

• Review drafted legal documents for accuracy, compliance, and completeness

• Provide legal guidance to paralegals and client service staff

• Attend client signing appointments when necessary

• Manage assigned estate planning and probate matters

• Ensure compliance with Florida Bar rules and ethical obligations

• Deliver clear legal guidance and maintain strong client relationships

Required Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in estate planning or probate law

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong communication and client-facing skills

• Excellent attention to detail and organization

• Reliable professional judgment and case management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inelder law or Medicaid planning

• Familiarity with Medicaid applications or hearings

• Spanish language skills (helpful but not required)

Compensation Structure

• Flat fee per legal matter

• Typical workload averages 12–25 hours per week depending on case volume

• Estimated equivalent compensation: $100–$135 per hour

• Compensation may vary based on experience

• 10% origination bonus for new matters brought to the firm and retained

Independent Contractor Notice

This position is structured as a 1099 independent contractor role.

This means:

• You are responsible for your own taxes

• Benefits such as health insurance, PTO, or unemployment insurance are not provided

• You maintain professional independence in how work is performed

• You may provide services to other firms or clients as permitted by ethics rules

Compliance Requirements

• Background screening required

• Drug screening required

• Must maintain an active Florida Bar license in good standing

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role with a combination of remote work and occasional in-office client meetings as needed.

Typical work includes:

• Reviewing legal documents

• Client consultations

• Legal analysis and drafting

• Collaboration with the firm’s legal support team