Job Summary

A well-established legal services practice is seeking an Estate Planning Attorney to join its growing team in Venice, FL, with an additional onsite option in Clearwater, FL. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys working closely with individuals and families, building long-term client relationships, and providing practical guidance through estate planning, probate, trust administration, and estate administration matters.

This role offers a stable, client-focused practice environment with supportive leadership, a collaborative team, and opportunities for professional growth. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to manage matters from start to finish while working alongside experienced legal professionals who value communication, responsiveness, and high-quality client service.

Key Responsibilities

- Advise clients on estate planning strategies, probate avoidance, succession planning, and asset protection considerations.
- Draft, review, and revise wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related estate planning documents.
- Manage estate administration, probate administration, and trust administration matters from intake through resolution.
- Prepare probate and estate administration filings, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
- Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, trustees, financial institutions, government agencies, and professional advisors.
- Maintain accurate matter files while developing strong client relationships and supporting long-term practice growth.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Full-time position.
- In-office role in Venice or Clearwater, FL.
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative team environment.
- Long-term career stability.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage comprehensive estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
- Handle probate administration, estate administration, and trust administration matters from start to finish.
- Advise clients on probate avoidance strategies, succession planning, and estate-related legal issues.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while coordinating with internal and external advisors.

- Active Florida Bar license required.
- 2+ years of estate planning and probate experience required.
- Experience drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate planning documents required.
- Strong knowledge of Florida probate and estate law.
- Ability to manage client matters independently with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, organization, and client relationship skills.
- Must be able to work onsite in Venice or Clearwater, FL.

Preferred Qualifications

- Trust administration experience.
- Asset protection planning experience.
- Experience in real estate, corporate law, family law, litigation, or related legal practice areas.
- Business development or client relationship management experience.
- Interest in building a long-term estate planning practice.

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