Estate and Trust Litigation Attorney

Williams Parker

$100K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice law in Florida
  • Earned a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
  • 10+ years of experience in estate, trust, and inheritance litigation
  • Strong reputation and ability to contribute meaningfully to litigation practice
  • Expertise in civil trial litigation with a focus on complex trusts and estates
  • Demonstrates commitment to client service and relationship building
  • Proficient in strategic thinking and problem-solving for trial preparation

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex estate, trust, and inheritance litigation cases
  • Engage in trial preparations and proceedings
  • Develop effective trial strategies and manage discovery processes
  • Cultivate client relationships and engage in business development
  • Communicate complex legal concepts effectively in written and oral formats
  • Coordinate with colleagues and external experts
  • Demonstrate professional courtroom presence and manage multiple priorities

Benefits

  • Market-leading compensation aligned with experience and contributions
  • Work on complex, sophisticated legal matters
  • Access to mentorship and leadership development
  • Comprehensive health and disability insurance coverage
  • Vision and dental insurance programs
  • Firm-paid life insurance with additional coverage options
  • Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan with contributions
  • Access to national and local discounts through a perks platform
  • Wellness programs for physical, mental, and professional well-being
Full Job Description
This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator with 10+ years of experience handling complex estate, trust, and inheritance litigation.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Florida and bring a demonstrated record of trial experience in estate and trust litigation matters. While a portable book of business is highly preferred, we are equally interested in attorneys with a strong reputation, deep experience, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to a sophisticated litigation practice.

Join a firm with a century-long legacy of excellence and a forward-looking commitment to growth, mentorship, and outstanding client service.

To learn more information about our Litigation practice group, click here.

Requirements
  • Education: Earned a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Licensure: Maintains active membership in The Florida Bar in good standing.
  • Experience: Brings extensive civil trial litigation experience focused on complex trusts and estates disputes.
  • Client Service & Relationship Building: Demonstrates a strong commitment to client service excellence in a fast-paced, collegial environment while building trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, investigators, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Communicates complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively in both writing and oral advocacy, with skill in drafting, negotiating, and interpreting legal documents and collaborating effectively with others.
  • Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: Applies sound judgment, initiative, and reliability to anticipate legal challenges, manage discovery, and develop effective trial strategies.
  • Business Development & Initiative: Engages intentionally in business development by cultivating referral relationships, deepening client engagements, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice and the firm.
  • Leadership & Time Management: Brings a professional courtroom presence, coupled with the ability to manage demanding timelines and multiple priorities with strong judgment and accountability.

Benefits

At Williams Parker, you will play a meaningful role in advancing the firm's continued success while benefiting from a platform designed to support long-term professional growth and sustained excellence. You will join a collaborative team of accomplished attorneys and professionals who have built Williams Parker's reputation as both a leading law firm and an exceptional place to practice. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes:
  • Market-leading compensation aligned with experience, expertise, and contributions
  • Complex, sophisticated matters that require strategic judgment and deep subject-matter knowledge
  • Thoughtful integration into firm practices, with access to mentorship, leadership development, and cross-practice collaboration
  • Comprehensive health and disability insurance coverage
  • Vision and dental insurance programs
  • Firm-paid life insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
  • Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan with employer contributions
  • Perks platform providing access to more than 30,000 national and local discounts
  • Wellness programs supporting physical, mental, and professional well-being

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