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Job Description
Job Description
Associate Attorney – Estate Planning, Elder Law and Tax
Legacy Law Associates, P.L. | Daytona Beach, FL
Relocation Assistance Available
“Be the Big Fish in a Small Pond & Make a Real Impact”
Step into a practice where your work truly matters. Legacy Law Associates invites forward-thinking attorneys to build their careers in beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida; a community where the legal landscape offers opportunity, not saturation. Here, you won’t be one of many fighting to be seen. You’ll have the space to develop your expertise, build strong relationships, and shape your professional future.
Why Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach blends professional opportunity with an exceptional quality of life. With year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, and a cost of living lower than many major metro areas, it offers the kind of balance ambitious attorneys rarely find early in their careers. Florida’s no state income tax means more of what you earn stays in your pocket, and with fewer attorneys competing in specialized areas like estate planning and tax, this market allows motivated professionals to quickly stand out.
We also offer a relocation package to make your transition smooth and stress-free. This is more than just a job move; it’s a chance to build a thriving practice and an enviable lifestyle in one of Florida’s most welcoming coastal communities.
Why Now
Are you looking for a place where you can truly grow, shape your future, and have a clear path to take over a thriving practice? Daytona Beach presents a rare window of opportunity. With limited competition in key practice areas like estate planning and tax, this is a market where your skills will be seen, valued, and in demand.
The firm is growing and getting busier every day. As client demand continues to rise, Legacy Law Associates is positioned for significant expansion and is seeking attorneys who want to grow with it. This is more than just a job. It’s the chance to build your own book of business in a supportive environment, develop deep community connections, and enjoy a coastal lifestyle that many only dream about.
About Legacy Law Associates
Legacy Law Associates, P.L. is a boutique firm in Daytona Beach with a strong reputation for excellence in estate planning, elder law, probate, and trust administration. We are committed to long-term growth, personalized mentorship, and equipping our attorneys with the tools to build rewarding, sustainable practices. We are seeking two attorneys who will have the opportunity to join us on one of two tracks depending on their background and goals.
The Opportunity: Two Attorney Tracks
Tier 1: Tax-Focused Attorney
This track is ideal for candidates who bring an LL.M. in Taxation or substantial tax experience and want to build on that foundation. The attorney in this track will be involved in sophisticated tax and estate planning matters from day one and receive personalized mentorship designed to deepen their knowledge in tax and estate planning and administration.
Compensation Range: $90,000 to $140,000 (commensurate with skills and experience)
Tier 2: Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney with 2+ Years’ Experience
This track is designed for attorneys with a solid foundation in estate planning, probate, trusts, or elder law who want to grow their tax expertise over time. This path offers a structured training plan tailored to the candidate’s background, hands-on mentorship, and opportunities to expand into estate planning, administration, and Medicaid planning.
Compensation Range: $80,000 to $110,000 (commensurate with skills and experience)
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- JD and Florida Bar admission (or eligibility to become licensed)
- 2 to 5 years of experience preferred (recent grads with relevant interest are encouraged to apply)
- LL.M. in Taxation or measurable tax experience preferred, but not required
- Strong interest in estate planning, trusts, and elder law
- A desire to grow into a leadership role and make a lasting impact in the community
Benefits
- Competitive base salary depending on track and experience
- Bonus structures based on production (with the understanding that year one is focused on learning and integration)
- Relocation assistance available
- Health insurance premium reimbursement
- 401(k), profit sharing, and cash balance plans (upon eligibility)
- 1 week vacation during the first year, increasing to 2 weeks after year one and 3 weeks after 5 years
- Meaningful mentorship and growth opportunities
- Work in a less saturated legal market with strong client demand
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume, transcripts, writing sample, and a brief cover letter highlighting your interest in the role and which track best aligns with your experience.
All inquiries are strictly confidential. Please no agency inquiries.
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