Part-Time Of Counsel – Probate & Estate Administration
Company Description Hampton & Hampton LLP is a law firm specializing in real estate, estate planning, and personal injury, serving clients in the Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Chicagoland areas. We prioritize integrity, honesty, and attention to detail, striving to set industry standards in legal service. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to assisting clients in the legal areas that impact their lives most. Recently, we have expanded to serve the Greater Atlanta community, bringing our expertise to a broader client base. Stay connected with us on social media for the latest updates on our services. Role Description This is a part-time, flexible Of Counsel position ideal for an experienced Georgia probate attorney who can confidently handle court appearances, hearings, probate filings, and client communications with minimal supervision. The Part-Time Probate Litigation Attorney will handle contested and uncontested probate matters, appear at hearings in Metro Atlanta and surrounding area probate courts, and take the lead on litigation-related strategy. You will work closely with the managing partner and paralegal team, stepping in for court, motion hearings, mediation, and status conferences as needed. Key Responsibilities o Prepare and file initial probate petitions and supporting documents, including: o Petitions to probate in solemn form or common form o Petitions for temporary or permanent administration o Petitions to open an estate when no will exists o Required notices, consents, waivers, and related filings · Attend court hearings to open probate estates and conduct routine probate calls, including status checks, initial hearings, motions, and calendar calls. o Handle probate litigation and contested estate matters, including: o Will contests and caveats o Objections to appointment of PR/administrator o Petitions to remove fiduciaries o Accounting disputes o Year’s support objections and hearings o Emergency/expedited petitions · Conduct court appearances in Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Forsyth, and surrounding Georgia counties o Attend probate litigation calls, including status checks, motion calendars, and hearings o Draft litigation-related pleadings, including: o Caveats o Motions o Objections o Petitions o Briefs and supporting affidavits o Develop litigation strategy in coordination with the managing partner o Communicate with heirs, beneficiaries, opposing counsel, probate court clerks, and personal representatives · Handle discovery when applicable (interrogatories, subpoenas for bank records, depositions coordination) o Participate in mediation or settlement negotiations o Manage court deadlines and ensure compliance with probate procedural rules o Review and interpret estate documents, financial statements, and fiduciary filings o Maintain accurate time entries and contribute to organized case management Qualifications • Active Georgia law license (required) • 5+ years of experience in probate litigation or contested estate matters • Strong courtroom presence; comfortable arguing motions and navigating probate judges’ preferences • Experience with contested appointments, caveats, and fiduciary-removal proceedings • Familiarity with Odyssey eFileGA, PeachCourt, and county-specific filing rules • Strong legal writing and strategy development skills • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Additional Experience: • Guardianship/conservatorship litigation • Trust disputes • Real estate aspects of probate (heirs property, partition actions, affidavits of heirship) Apply tot his job