Associate Attorney — Estate Planning & Administration- 3703089
AMS Legal Staffing
Naples, FL · Posted October 30, 2026
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About the job
Title: Associate Attorney — Estate Planning & Administration
Location: Naples, FL
Compensation: Approximately $130,000 base salary plus a year-end
bonus
Experience: Ideal candidate will have an LLM in Tax and 1-2 years
of experience
Relocation candidates welcome
An established estate planning and administration practice in
Naples is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1–2 years of
experience to join its team.
This opportunity offers hands-on experience, mentorship from
experienced attorneys, and a clear path to greater responsibility
and earning potential. The practice focuses on estate planning
and administration rather than litigation.
Responsibilities
* Assist with drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance
directives, and other estate planning documents.
* Support probate and trust administration matters, including
preparing filings, reviewing records, and tracking deadlines.
* Conduct legal research on Florida probate law, trust law,
estate planning, and related tax issues.
* Participate in client meetings and help gather information
needed to develop and implement estate plans.
* Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and other
professional advisors.
* Work closely with senior attorneys to develop practical
recommendations and accurate legal documents.
* Gradually assume greater responsibility for matters and client
relationships as experience develops.
Qualifications
* Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
* Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
* 1–2 years of attorney experience, preferably in estate
planning, probate, or trust administration.
* LLM in Tax is highly preferred.
* Strong interest in building long-term trusts and estates
practice.
* Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
* Professional judgment, discretion, and client-focused approach.
* Willingness to learn and work collaboratively with senior
attorneys and support staff.
Compensation & Growth
* Starting base salary of approximately $130,000.
* Small year-end bonus initially.
* Opportunity to transition to a broader bonus structure as the
attorney develops, with timing based on individual progress and
contribution.
* Mentorship and increasing responsibility across estate planning
and administration matters.
* Long-term career growth within an established Naples practice.
* Candidates interested in relocating to Naples are encouraged to
apply.
Know someone who may be interested? AMS offers a $1,000 referral
bonus if a referred candidate is hired by our client, subject to
referral program terms.