Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Attorney

Law Office of Bryan Fagan • Austin, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is seeking an experienced attorney to handle estate planning, contested and uncontested probate, and guardianship matters. The attorney will focus on legal practice and high-impact cases, with support from the firm’s marketing, administrative, billing, paralegal, and other staff resources; the role does not require lead generation, business development, or invoice collection.

The position includes first-chair courtroom advocacy in Texas courts and surrounding counties, managing a diverse, multi-county caseload, and developing case strategies and negotiation approaches. The attorney will provide compassionate client counsel and supervise assigned paralegals and support staff. The firm describes its structure as “Big Law” with a boutique focus on people and offers hybrid work options that can be earned.

Requirements

• Active member of the Texas State Bar with a minimum of 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, and depositions, and providing first-chair or lead advocacy in Texas courts.
• Ability to provide clear, compassionate counsel on complex and emotionally charged matters.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop case strategies and negotiate effectively.
• Experience supervising or closely partnering with paralegals and support staff to ensure accurate, timely legal work.
• 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 and surrounding counties.
• Develop and execute case tactics, litigation strategies, and negotiation strategies for fast-paced dockets.
• Provide clear, compassionate, results-driven representation to clients navigating difficult life events.
• Maintain a presence and handle a diverse caseload across the firm’s office regions and counties.
• Supervise assigned paralegals and support staff to ensure accuracy in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.
• Manage a fast-paced, multi-county docket with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Base salary of $75,000–$130,000+, based on experience, with a bonus structure offering significant annual upside.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 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