Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Attorney

Law Office of Bryan Fagan • Fort Worth, TX

2d • $75,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is seeking a high-performing attorney with experience in estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters. The attorney will handle contested and uncontested probate cases, estate planning, and guardianship matters, and will advocate in Texas courts across surrounding counties. The role includes first-chair trials, hearings, mediations, and depositions, along with strategic case planning, negotiations, and compassionate client counsel.

The attorney will manage a diverse caseload across office regions and counties and supervise assigned paralegals and support staff. The firm provides marketing, administrative, and billing support; the attorney is not responsible for lead generation, business development, or collecting invoices. The position offers a base salary of $75,000–$130,000+ based on experience, with a bonus structure.

Requirements

• Active member of the Texas State Bar with at least two years in good standing.
• At least two years of recent, hands-on experience in estate planning, contested and uncontested probate, and guardianship matters.
• Proven experience handling hearings, mediations, depositions, and first-chair or lead advocacy in Texas courts.
• Ability to provide clear, compassionate counsel to clients navigating complex and emotionally charged events.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and negotiation skills.
• Experience supervising or closely partnering with paralegals and support staff.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex legal concepts in plain language.
• Proficiency with Clio, TxDoc, Wealth Counsel or similar drafting platforms, Google Workspace, and Texas e-filing systems.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, multi-county docket with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle estate planning, contested and uncontested probate, and guardianship matters.
• Conduct first-chair trials, hearings, mediations, and depositions in Texas courts across surrounding counties.
• Develop and execute case tactics, negotiation strategies, and litigation plans for a fast-paced docket.
• Provide results-driven, compassionate representation and counsel to clients.
• Maintain a presence and manage a diverse caseload across office regions and counties.
• Supervise assigned paralegals and support staff to ensure accuracy in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.

Benefits

• Base salary of $75,000–$130,000+ based on experience, plus a bonus structure with significant annual upside.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and voluntary term life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match.
• Generous paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Earned hybrid work options.
• Dedicated paralegal and billing coordinator assigned to the attorney's cases.
• Financial support for continuing legal education (CLE), with maintained billable-hour requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed