Guardianship/Estate Planning Attorney
Location: Plantation, FL
Zipcode: 33317
Salary: $65,000 (negotiable)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Type: Full-time, On-site
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated Guardianship/Estate Planning Attorney to join our non-profit pro bono law firm. This full-time position involves representing caregivers of minor children who are under the care of a relative or family friend (kinship caregiver). The attorney will manage cases related to guardianship, draft wills, and other estate planning documents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a full caseload of guardianship and estate planning cases.
- Meet with clients to provide legal counsel and support.
- Participate in court hearings, mediations, and negotiations.
- Conduct thorough legal research.
- Engage in outreach to community organizations to promote our services.
Qualifications:
- Member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
- Preferred experience in probate, guardianship, and/or estate planning.
- Courtroom experience is a plus.
- Ability to work independently while valuing team collaboration.
- Willingness to travel within Broward County.
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting salary of $65,000, with potential for a higher salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Generous vacation and sick leave (starting at 15 vacation days and 12 sick leave days per year).
Join us in making a difference in the lives of kinship caregivers and their families. Apply today!