Junior Associate Probate Litigation Attorney

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

Assigned probate, estate, and trust litigation matters with direct partner oversight and collaboration

Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and related litigation documents under attorney supervision

Court appearances for hearings and proceedings with senior attorney support

Client communication and relationship management throughout each matter

Legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other tools

Your own professional development as you build toward independent litigation management

What You'll Get

Structured mentorship from senior attorneys with deep probate and trust litigation experience

Real casework from day one in a niche, high-value practice area

Exposure to complex fiduciary disputes, contested estates, and trust litigation that most junior attorneys never see

A clear path toward greater autonomy as your skills and courtroom confidence develop

Paralegals and admin staff handling scheduling, document management, and deadline tracking

Clio Manage and structured workflows so you spend time on legal work, not file management

Responsibilities

Support and manage probate, estate, and trust litigation matters from start to finish with partner guidance

Advise clients on case status, strategy, and next steps under attorney supervision

Draft, review, and refine pleadings, motions, discovery, and related documents

Represent clients in hearings, court proceedings, and negotiations with senior support

Collaborate with the probate administration team when litigation matters overlap with active estate administration

Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other tools

Work closely with support staff to maintain organized files, meet deadlines, and move cases forward

Identify legal and procedural issues early and escalate appropriately