Job description
Category: Legal
Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida United States
Welcome to The Freelance Firm!
We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.
Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated South Florida Probate & Estate Litigation Attorney.
Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 20–30 hours per week, with the potential to transition into a full-time opportunity.
Attorney Responsibilities:
Handle probate litigation and estate-related disputes
Assist with probate administration matters and related proceedings
Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and other legal documents
Review case files and assist with litigation strategy
Support active matters from inception through resolution
Attend hearings and court appearances as needed
Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure cases progress efficiently
Attorney Requirements:
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Florida
Located in South Florida or willing to attend in-person hearings as needed
Minimum of 5+ years of probate and litigation experience
Probate litigation experience strongly preferred; general litigation experience will also be considered if accompanied by significant probate experience
Experience with estate planning and/or guardianship matters is a plus, but not required
Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and meet deadlines
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience across probate, estate planning, and guardianship matters
Experience handling contested probate, trust, or fiduciary disputes
Interest in a long-term relationship with the potential to transition into a full-time role
Our Attorney pay rate starts at $80/hour.
We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!
Please respond with your resume and we will contact you in the next two days for a 30-minute online meeting to answer all of your questions about this opportunity and The Freelance Firm.
Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.
Please visit our website at to learn more about us and the services we provide!
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