Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney

Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

. Handle sophisticated trust, estate, probate, fiduciary, and inheritance disputes .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeSarasota • Florida • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in handling complex trust, estate, probate, fiduciary, and inheritance disputes, with a strong ability to assess legal issues, manage discovery, and advocate effectively through trial. Proven track record in cultivating client relationships and contributing to the growth of litigation practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ten Years Civil Trial ExperienceComplex Litigation ManagementEffective Case Strategy DevelopmentWritten Advocacy and Oral ArgumentActive Florida Bar Membership

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Hard Skills

Trust Dispute ResolutionEstate Dispute ResolutionProbate Dispute ResolutionFiduciary Dispute ResolutionInheritance Dispute ResolutionDiscovery ManagementCase Strategy DevelopmentTrial AdvocacyNegotiation SkillsClient Counseling

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentInitiativeReliabilityAccountabilityRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor Degree

Industry Keywords

Civil TrialLitigation PracticeReferral RelationshipsClient EngagementBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle sophisticated trust, estate, probate, fiduciary, and inheritance disputes
Assess complex legal and factual issues and anticipate challenges
Manage discovery and develop effective case strategies
Advocate persuasively through trial, including written advocacy and oral argument
Negotiate and counsel clients on complex legal matters
Manage expert witnesses, investigators, opposing counsel, and other participants in complex litigation
Cultivate referral relationships, deepen client engagements, and develop new business
Contribute to the continued growth of the litigation practice and firm
Collaborate with attorneys across Trusts & Estates, Business and Tax, Real Estate, Labor & Employment, and Litigation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ten or more years of substantial civil trial experience handling complex trust, estate, probate, fiduciary, and inheritance disputes
Demonstrated ability to assess complex legal and factual issues, anticipate challenges, manage discovery, develop effective case strategies, and advocate persuasively through trial
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly through written advocacy, oral argument, negotiation, and client counsel
Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and professional advisors
Sound judgment, initiative, reliability, and accountability
Ability to manage demanding timelines, multiple priorities, expert witnesses, investigators, opposing counsel, and other participants in complex litigation
Strong professional reputation and active approach to cultivating referral relationships, deepening client engagements, developing new business, and contributing to practice and firm growth
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Active membership in The Florida Bar in good standing
Portable book of business highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to expand work and contribute to the continued development of the section
Opportunity to help strengthen the section’s capabilities, market presence, and next generation of leadership
Distinguished platform built on Williams Parker’s century-long reputation and established presence throughout Sarasota and Southwest Florida
Work involving sophisticated trust, estate, probate, fiduciary, and inheritance disputes
Cross-disciplinary support from attorneys across Trusts & Estates, Business and Tax, Real Estate, Labor & Employment, and Litigation
Market-leading compensation
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Employee Savings Plan and 401(k) with employer contributions
Wellness programs
Discounts and special offers through WP Perks at Work