Staff Attorney - Real Estate & Probate
Job Description
Staff Attorney – Real Estate, Probate, and Estate Planning - Gulf Coast, FL (Venice, Sarasota, Naples, Fort Myers)
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Attorney to provide legal counsel and support in real estate law, probate, and estate planning. The ideal candidate will be a Florida-barred attorney with a proven track record in these areas and a strong desire to contribute to a growing, collaborative team.
Responsibilities:
- Advise and represent clients in real estate transactions, including drafting and reviewing contracts, conducting due diligence, and resolving title issues.
- Handle probate and estate administration, including drafting wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.
- Represent clients in contract disputes.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support business operations and client needs.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, real estate agents, lenders, and other industry professionals.
- Participate in business development activities, including networking events and community functions, to support relationship-building.
- Develop and deliver educational trainings and seminars-both in-person locally and virtually across Florida-to support client education and industry engagement.
- Provide legal advice on files generated by the team.
- Self-generate files and clients.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Florida real estate law, probate, and estate planning.
- Demonstrated expertise in title examination, closings, and contract law.
- Experience in probate, guardianship, and estate administration.
- Knowledge of contract dispute resolution and litigation.
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Sales-oriented mindset with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
- Existing clients or business are a plus, but not required.
- Must be able to work in Venice, Sarasota, Naples, or Fort Myers, Florida.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Highly Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Commission Incentive Available for any business development.
Would you like to hear more? Qualified candidates are encouraged to reach out to Ryan Anderson RAnderson@andersonbiro.com at your earliest convenience.