Position Summary

Our company has an opening for a full-time Guardianship/Estate Planning Attorney to provide direct legal representation to caregivers of minor children who are not under the care of their biological parents and are under the legal care of a kinship caregiver. The attorney will represent caregivers in Guardianship and Guardianship Advocacy cases, draft wills and other estate planning documents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload.
• Meeting with clients to determine appropriate legal advocacy.
• Participating in court hearings, mediations, negotiations, and staff meetings.
• Legal research and drafting of pleadings.
• Conduct outreach to community organizations to promote the Kinship Project's services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently while valuing collaboration with a team.
• Willingness to travel within Broward County.

Education & Experience

• Member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
• Experience or background in probate, guardianship, and/or estate planning is preferred.
• Courtroom experience is preferred.