Real Estate & Probate Contract Attorney

Overview

This is a contract, fully remote position based in Broward County, FL, for an experienced Real Estate & Probate Contract Attorney. The role involves supporting complex transactional and probate matters, including those involving high-net-worth clients and estates. The position requires a Florida-licensed attorney with strong drafting skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to independently manage sophisticated files.

Responsibilities

Real Estate

• Draft, review, and revise residential and commercial real estate contracts, addenda, and closing documents
• Conduct title review, identify defects, and prepare curative documentation
• Prepare deeds, affidavits, lien releases, and other recordable instruments
• Coordinate with title companies, lenders, agents, and clients to ensure smooth closings
• Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation, negotiation strategy, and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with Florida real estate statutes and Broward County recording requirements
• Handle matters involving high-value transactions and high-net-worth clients with discretion and precision

Probate

• Draft and file probate petitions, inventories, notices, and related pleadings
• Manage both summary and formal administration, including complex or high-value estates
• Communicate with personal representatives, beneficiaries, creditors, and the court
• Prepare orders, waivers, consents, and distributions
• Navigate sensitive family dynamics and confidentiality concerns with professionalism
• Provide legal analysis and recommendations on estate administration issues

Requirements

• Active Florida Bar license in good standing
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in real estate law, probate administration, or both
• Demonstrated experience handling high-net-worth clients, estates, or transactions
• Strong drafting skills and comfort handling transactional documents independently
• Familiarity with Broward County courts, e-filing, and recording processes
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through skills
• Ability to work remotely with consistent responsiveness and professionalism
• Sound judgment and discretion in sensitive or high-value matters

Preferred Qualifications

• LL.M. in Estate Planning, Taxation, or Real Property
• Experience with both residential and commercial real estate transactions
• Prior work with complex probate matters or contested issues
• Proficiency with Clio or Lexis Nexis
• Experience coordinating closings or working with title companies

Compensation & Benefits

• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to support meaningful real estate and probate matters
• Collaborative team environment with clear expectations and strong operational support
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value cases

Location

Remote position based in Broward County, Florida. Must be licensed to practice law in Florida.