Attorney – Probate, Estate Planning & Probate Litigation

About the role

This position is full-time, salaried, and in person. This is an important hire for our firm. We are a small Texas law firm focused on probate, estate planning, and probate litigation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing probate and estate administration matters from intake through closing
• Advising clients regarding probate procedures, estate administration, fiduciary responsibilities, and related legal issues
• Drafting and reviewing probate applications, heirship pleadings, inventories, accountings, notices, motions, and related filings
• Preparing and reviewing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and other estate planning documents
• Holding contested probate, fiduciary, trust, and estate litigation matters
• Conducting legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
• Representing clients in court hearings, mediations, depositions, and settlement negotiations
• Developing case strategies and advising clients regarding risks, options, and outcomes
• Reviewing and analyzing asset information, title records, financial records, and estate-related documentation
• Maintaining regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, courts, fiduciaries, and third parties
• Supervising and collaborating with paralegals and support staff to ensure efficient case management
• Tracking deadlines, hearings, filings, and litigation schedules
• Participating in business development, networking, and relationship-building efforts as appropriate
• Performing other attorney duties related to probate, estate planning, and litigation matters

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing in probate, estate planning, trust administration, or probate litigation
• Strong knowledge of Texas probate law and procedures
• Experience independently managing probate and estate administration matters
• Experience appearing in Texas probate courts
• Excellent legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills
• Strong client counseling and communication abilities
• Able to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional judgment, reliability, and a client-focused mindset
• Experience with Texas e-filing systems and probate court procedures

Preferred

• Significant probate litigation experience
• Experience handling contested heirship and fiduciary disputes
• Experience drafting complex estate planning documents
• Experience with Clio or similar case management software
• Board Certification in Estate Planning and Probate Law (or interest in pursuing certification)
• Experience supervising junior attorneys, paralegals, or support staff

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The firm offers a collaborative office environment, meaningful responsibility, direct client engagement, professional growth opportunities, and the ability to work closely with attorneys and support staff on sophisticated probate and estate matters.

How to Apply

To be considered, applicants must submit both a resume and a cover letter. Your cover letter should briefly explain:

• Your probate, estate planning, and/or probate litigation experience
• The types of matters you have independently handled
• Your experience appearing in Texas probate courts
• Why you are interested in working with a small probate-focused firm
• Why you believe you would be a strong fit for this role.