We're looking for an Estate Planning Associate Attorney who is as comfortable holding a family accountable for a difficult decision as they are drafting the documents that protect them.

At Coastal Legacy Law, our attorneys are educators and guides. You will sit across from families navigating aging, incapacity, and death, and your job is to lead those conversations with enough clarity and confidence that people leave with a plan they actually understand. That requires a specific kind of person: someone who is internally driven with a purpose to help others, is comfortable being direct and structured, but also is able to connect with the individual(s) across from them.

This is a full-time, hybrid role that travels between our DeLand and New Smyrna Beach offices. The option to work from home when not seeing in-person clients is available.

If you believe estate planning and elder law aren't just a legal service but one of the most important things a family can do, and you want to be the person who helps them see that, then keep reading and apply!

TO APPLY

You must complete this application in its entirety, including completing all assessments as well as following all the instructions on the application email sent after applying. It will ask for a video submission. You must submit the video submission in order for your application to be considered complete.

Applications with no video submission will NOT be reviewed.

(Question #2) Tell us about a time you had to guide someone through a decision they were resisting or afraid to make. What was your approach, and what was the outcome?

Compensation: $80,000 – $98,000 base + performance bonuses. Salary range is based on depth and approach of experience. Candidates with experience in relationship-driven, education-based estate planning will be considered at the higher end of the range.

Benefits: 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, $300 monthly healthcare stipend (full benefits coming mid-2027), generous time off policy, and access to firm-sponsored conferences and professional training events.

• Conduct one-on-one Legal Life Planning Sessions (LLPS - consultations) with prospective clients, educating and guiding them toward confident decisions (target: ≥ 80% conversion rate)
• Speak with potential clients on the phone to qualify and book an LLPS (target: ≥ 30% conversion rate)
• Review estate plan drafts done by the team for legal accuracy and design precision
• Explain complex legal concepts in plain language, meeting clients where they are
• Travel regularly between our DeLand and New Smyrna Beach offices for in-person scheduled meetings
• Document all client interactions in the CRM with accuracy and communicate updates proactively across the team
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to ensure organized, high-quality execution on every matter
• Take initiative in learning and developing firm processes, particularly in new and growing practice areas such as Elder Law, Special Needs, Probate, Trust Administration, and Guardianship

Required:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active Florida Bar license (or currently eligible for Florida reciprocity)
• Excellent communicator with a teacher's mindset, being able to simplify without dumbing down
• Proven ability to lead difficult conversations with empathy and confidence
• Strong accountability, initiative, and follow-through; you own your outcomes without being managed
• Tech-proficient: Google Workspace, CRMs, Zoom, document automation tools, legal tech platforms, and AI applications
• Reliable personal transportation and willingness to travel between Volusia County office locations

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience in estate planning, elder law, or an adjacent practice area
• Experience with Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, or Special Needs Trusts
• Proficiency in WealthCounsel and/or ElderDocx
• Experience in Probate, Trust Administration, or Guardianship
• Background in a high-accountability, client-facing environment -- legal or otherwise

At Coastal Legacy Law, we’re a close-knit team dedicated to helping families protect what matters most. We help families navigate estate planning, elder law, and aging with dignity and grace.

We believe every client should feel confident, not confused, about their plan. That same care extends to our team. No one is above anyone else here. We genuinely support one another, communicate openly, and take ownership of outcomes.

We're also deeply committed to our community through workshops, partnerships, and outreach. With offices in New Smyrna Beach and DeLand, we serve Volusia County and all of Florida virtually.

If you're looking for a place where:

• Your contributions are valued
• Your work makes a real difference in people's lives
• You can grow alongside a collaborative, down-to-earth team

Coastal Legacy Law is where you belong. We'd love to hear from you.